98AEstablishment of Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal

98A Establishment of Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal

(1) For the purposes of this Part, there is hereby established a Tribunal to be known as the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal. (2) The Tribunal shall consist of: (a) a Chairperson appointed by the Governor‑General; and (b) 4 additional members appointed by the Minister. (2A) The Minister: (a) must appoint as an additional member at least one person who has been, but is no longer, engaged either directly or indirectly in community pharmacy; and (b) is to make that appointment only after he or she has consulted with the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. (3) An appointment under subsection (2) shall be on a part‑time basis. (4) A person is not eligible to be appointed as Chairperson unless the person is a Deputy President of the Fair Work Commission.