The Pharmacy Guild of Australia has acknowledged the Fair Work Commission's decision in the junior wage rates case.
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia National Vice President, Simon Blacker said the decision sought to strike a balance in supporting workforce entry for young people and acknowledging more experienced workers often bring greater skills and hold a higher level of responsibility in their roles.
"Pharmacy Assistants are an essential part of the community pharmacy workforce. It's important that we continue to encourage their entry into pharmacy," said Simon Blacker.
"The Guild will work with our members to implement the change, which comes at a time when the cost of doing business continues to rise. The Guild will continue to input on the timeframe for the amendments coming into force.
"The Guild acknowledges the time dedicated by the Commission to preparing this decision, and its ongoing work.
"Australia's 6,000 community pharmacies employ more than 74,400 people, committed to improving the health of the communities they serve."
