Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00739:clause:2_100a
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:C2004A00739
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Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 100A
Character Range: 41715–42714

100A  Establishment and membership of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee

 (1) There is to be a Committee called the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee.

 (2) The Committee is to consist of the Chairperson and 11 other members.

 (3) The Committee is to include 8 members selected from the following:
 (a) consumers;
 (b) health economists;
 (c) practising community pharmacists;
 (d) general practitioners;
 (e) clinical pharmacologists;
 (f) specialists;
with at least one member selected from each of the interests or professions mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (f).

 (4) The remaining members of the Committee are to be persons whom the Minister is satisfied have qualifications or experience:
 (a) in a field relevant to the functions of the Committee; and
 (b) that would enable them to contribute meaningfully to the deliberations of the Committee.

 (5) The Chairperson is a member of the Committee.

 (6) The members of the Committee hold office on a part‑time basis.