Member

There is also some concern about the practical implications for smaller or rural pharmacies, which may not employ a pharmacy technician. There are concerns that the legislation may inadvertently advantage large providers while others are left unable to adopt these flexibilities. I understand that, as the Minister said, these measures are voluntary, but can the Minister address those concerns? Can she tell us what the department’s thinking is on avoiding what I assume are unintended consequences—unless they are the Government’s intention, which I am sure they are not?