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National Health (Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal) Appointment 2024

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Judith Wright is appointed Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal for a three‑year term beginning 29 May 2024, by the Governor‑General acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council under paragraph 98A(2)(a) of the National Health Act 1953.

The instrument simply fills the statutory office; it does not change the Tribunal’s powers, create new obligations for third parties, or specify pay—any effects depend on how the chair exercises existing statutory functions.

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National Health (Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal) Appointment 2024

I, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), Governor‑General of the Commonwealth of Australia, acting with the advice of the Federal Executive Council and under paragraph 98A(2)(a) of the National Health Act 1953, appoint Judith Wright as Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal for a period of three years, beginning on 29 May 2024.

Dated 11 April 2024

David Hurley

Governor‑General

By His Excellency’s Command

Mark Butler

Minister for Health and Aged Care

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National Health (Chairperson of the Pharmaceutical Benefits Remuneration Tribunal) Appointment 2024

Dated 11 April 2024

David Hurley

Governor‑General

By His Excellency’s Command

Mark Butler

Minister for Health and Aged Care