Pharmacists welcome re-elected Albanese Labor Government

5 May 2025

 

The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) congratulates Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their re-election over the weekend and looks forward to working further toward our shared goal of a stronger, more accessible health system for all Australians.

 

In building on the work of the last term of Parliament, PSA is committed to working with the government to advance professional pharmacist practice. This includes PSA’s continued role representing the pharmacy profession on the Primary Care and Workforce Reviews Taskforce, the shared work plan outlined in the Strategic Agreement for Pharmacist Professional Practice and formulating an agreement on pharmacy programs outside of the Eighth Community Pharmacy Agreement.

 

PSA particularly looks forward to working with the government to operationalise its commitment to a nation-wide community pharmacy trial boosting access to treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and hormonal contraception.

 

PSA National President Associate Professor Fei Sim FPS said the new parliamentary term is an opportunity for a refreshed focus on timely, accessible and affordable healthcare by utilising all health professionals to their full scope.

 

“On behalf of all pharmacists, I extend my sincere congratulations to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party on their re-election,” Associate Professor Sim said.

 

“As the government-recognised peak body for pharmacists in Australia, PSA remains committed to working with the federal government to ensure pharmacists are empowered and supported to practise to their full scope across the health system.

 

“Over the next parliamentary term, Australia will have to address the substantial workforce, patient health need and funding challenges facing our health system.

 

“We look forward to being a constructive and pragmatic partner of government in its response to the Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce Review, which was handed down last November.

 

“PSA is committed to supporting the detailed and complex work required to implement its recommendations for a safer, more productive and sustainable health system.

 

“With the right support, pharmacists can do even more to improve medicine safety and further expand access to care. I look forward realising this vision over the next three years alongside the re-elected Albanese Government,” Associate Professor Sim concluded.

PSA also credits the Minister for Health and Aged Care the Hon. Mark Butler MP for his leadership and continued engagement with PSA on a range of issues in the health portfolio. We look forward to continuing to work closely with the Minister in the coming term.