Brisbane pharmacist Hannah Knowles to lead PSA’s Queensland Branch
2 June 2025
The Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) congratulates Hannah Knowles MPS on her election as President of the PSA’s Queensland Branch.
First elected to PSA’s Queensland Branch Committee in 2020, Ms Knowles is a leader passionate about professional growth, education, innovation and delivering better care for patients. Stepping up from the role of Queensland Vice-President, Ms Knowles is also an inaugural member of PSA’s Hospital Pharmacy Community of Specialty Interest leadership group, alumni of PSA’s Early Career Pharmacist leadership group and co-hosted PSA’s career-focused podcast Pharmacy & me.
Hannah has been pivotal in the delivery of innovative hospital pharmacist roles in Australia, such as in emergency medicine, trauma care and drug-use evaluation. She has led education programs within the hospital sector, as well as served as Adjunct Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland.
“It’s an honour and privilege to be elected by my colleagues to represent all Queensland pharmacists,” Ms Knowles said.
“I’d like to recognise Shane MacDonald for his steady leadership as Queensland President over the past five years. During this period, pharmacist practice has grown dramatically in Queensland, and Shane has helped Queensland pharmacists lead the nation in driving scope-of-practice reform.
“I am committed to advancing pharmacist roles across Queensland by championing evidence-based practice, expanding clinical scope, and advocating for a workforce supported by meaningful education, research, and recognition.
“I look forward to serving and representing Queensland pharmacists in our engagement with the Queensland Government and other stakeholders on how pharmacists can be supported to better address the key challenges our community is facing with an ageing population and greater demands on our health system than ever before.”
PSA also acknowledges the election of Port Douglas pharmacist James Buckley MPS and Laidley pharmacist Emma Conway MPS as Vice Presidents of the Queensland Branch.
“I look forward to collaborating with James, Emma, and the branch committee, whose insights and dedication are instrumental in shaping the future of our profession.
“I am proud to work with PSA, an organisation bridging the gap between policy and practice, ensuring that pharmacists have a voice at the table and the resources to deliver world-class, patient-centred care” Ms Knowles concluded.
Media contact: Georgia Clarke M: 0480 099 798 E: georgia.clarke@psa.org.au
