National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020

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National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020

PB 31 of 2020

made under subsection 90(10) of the

National Health Act 1953

Compilation No. 5

Compilation date: 1 August 2025

Includes amendments: F2025L00883

About this compilation

This compilation

This is a compilation of the National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020 that shows the text of the law as amended and in force on 1 August 2025 (the compilation date).

The notes at the end of this compilation (the endnotes) include information about amending laws and the amendment history of provisions of the compiled law.

Uncommenced amendments

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Application, saving and transitional provisions

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Self‑repealing provisions

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Contents

1 Name

3 Authority

4 Fees for applications

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

1  Name

 (1) This instrument is the National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020.

 (2) This instrument may also be cited as PB 31 of 2020.

3  Authority

  This instrument is made under subsection 90(10) of the National Health Act 1953.

4  Fees for applications

  The application fee for an application under subsection 90(1) or (3) of the National Health Act 1953 is:

 (a) if the application must be referred to the Authority under subsection 90(3A) of the Act—$1,370; and

 (b) otherwise—$465.

Note: The Authority mentioned in subsection 90(3A) of the National Health Act 1953 is the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority.

Endnotes

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

The endnotes provide information about this compilation and the compiled law.

The following endnotes are included in every compilation:

Endnote 1—About the endnotes

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

Endnote 3—Legislation history

Endnote 4—Amendment history

Abbreviation key—Endnote 2

The abbreviation key sets out abbreviations that may be used in the endnotes.

Legislation history and amendment history—Endnotes 3 and 4

Amending laws are annotated in the legislation history and amendment history.

The legislation history in endnote 3 provides information about each law that has amended (or will amend) the compiled law. The information includes commencement details for amending laws and details of any application, saving or transitional provisions that are not included in this compilation.

The amendment history in endnote 4 provides information about amendments at the provision (generally section or equivalent) level. It also includes information about any provision of the compiled law that has been repealed in accordance with a provision of the law.

Editorial changes

The Legislation Act 2003 authorises First Parliamentary Counsel to make editorial and presentational changes to a compiled law in preparing a compilation of the law for registration. The changes must not change the effect of the law. Editorial changes take effect from the compilation registration date.

If the compilation includes editorial changes, the endnotes include a brief outline of the changes in general terms. Full details of any changes can be obtained from the Office of Parliamentary Counsel.

Misdescribed amendments

A misdescribed amendment is an amendment that does not accurately describe how an amendment is to be made. If, despite the misdescription, the amendment can be given effect as intended, then the misdescribed amendment can be incorporated through an editorial change made under section 15V of the Legislation Act 2003.

If a misdescribed amendment cannot be given effect as intended, the amendment is not incorporated and “(md not incorp)” is added to the amendment history.

 

Endnote 2—Abbreviation key

 

ad = added or inserted

orig = original

am = amended

p = page(s)

amdt = amendment

para = paragraph(s)/subparagraph(s)

C[x] = Compilation No. x

/sub‑subparagraph(s)

ch = Chapter(s)

pres = present

cl = clause(s)

prev = previous

cont. = continued

(prev…) = previously

def = definition(s)

pt = Part(s)

Dict = Dictionary

r = regulation(s)/Court rule(s)

disallowed = disallowed by Parliament

reloc = relocated

div = Division(s)

renum = renumbered

ed = editorial change

rep = repealed

exp = expires/expired or ceases/ceased to have

rs = repealed and substituted

effect

s = section(s)/subsection(s)

gaz = gazette

/rule(s)/subrule(s)/order(s)/suborder(s)

LA = Legislation Act 2003

sch = Schedule(s)

LIA = Legislative Instruments Act 2003

SLI = Select Legislative Instrument

(md) = misdescribed amendment can be given

SR = Statutory Rules

effect

sub ch = Sub‑Chapter(s)

(md not incorp) = misdescribed amendment

sub div = Subdivision(s)

cannot be given effect

sub pt = Subpart(s)

mod = modified/modification

underlining = whole or part not

No. = Number(s)

commenced or to be commenced

Ord = Ordinance

 

 

 

Endnote 3—Legislation history

 

Name

Registration

Commencement

Application, saving and transitional provisions

National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020 (PB 31 of 2020)

30 Apr 2020 (F2020L00520)

1 July 2020 (s 2(1) item 1)

 

National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Amendment Determination 2021 (PB 59 of 2021)

30 June 2021 (F2021L00914)

Sch 1 (item 1): 1 July 2020 (s 2(1) item 2)
Remainder: 1 July 2021 (s 2(1) items 1, 3)

—

National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Amendment Determination 2022 (PB 65 of 2022)

8 July 2022 (F2022L00962)

1 Aug 2022 (s 2(1) item 1)

—

National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Amendment Determination 2024 (PB 48 of 2024)

7 June 2024 (F2024L00658)

1 July 2024 (s 2(1) item 1)

—

National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Amendment Determination 2025 (PB 73 of 2025)

30 July 2025 (F2025L00883)

1 Aug 2025 (s 2(1) item 1)

—

 

Endnote 4—Amendment history

 

Provision affected

How affected

s 2.....................

rep LA s 48D

s 4.....................

am F2021L00914; F2022L00962; F2024L00658; F2025L00883

 

Overview

The National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020 was enacted to establish fees for applications related to pharmacist approvals under the National Health Act 1953. This legislative instrument was made under subsection 90(10) of the National Health Act 1953 by the Australian Government, aiming to streamline the process of approving pharmacists by setting clear and consistent application fees. The objective was to address the need for a transparent and regulated fee structure for such applications, ensuring that the process is both efficient and financially transparent. The fees are set at $1,370 for applications requiring referral to the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority and $465 for other applications, reflecting the varying levels of assessment and review involved.

Scope and Application

The National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020 is a legislative instrument made under the National Health Act 1953. It applies to pharmacists and other relevant parties who need to submit applications for approvals under subsection 90(1) or (3) of the Act. The determination sets out the fees payable for such applications, with a fee of $1,370 for applications referred to the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority and $465 for all other applications. The legislation operates across the Commonwealth of Australia and applies to all relevant entities and persons within its jurisdiction. Any amendments or further specifications regarding the fees or application process may be made through subordinate instruments under the Act, although the primary fees remain as specified in this determination. The legislation is designed to ensure that the application process for pharmacist approvals is transparent and that there is a clear fee structure in place. The fees are intended to cover the administrative costs associated with processing applications and are subject to review and adjustment as necessary through future legislative instruments. This determination does not specify any exclusions or exemptions from the application of these fees, implying that all eligible applications are subject to the prescribed fees. The geographic and jurisdictional reach of the legislation is national, applying uniformly across all states and territories of Australia.

Key Provisions

The National Health (Application Fees for Pharmacist Approvals) Determination 2020, made under subsection 90(10) of the National Health Act 1953, outlines the fees applicable for certain applications related to pharmacist approvals under the Act. Specifically, section 4 of the Determination sets out the fees for applications under subsection 90(1) or (3) of the National Health Act 1953. If an application must be referred to the Australian Community Pharmacy Authority under subsection 90(3A) of the Act, the fee is $1,370. For all other applications, the fee is $465. The Determination imposes clear financial obligations on entities and individuals submitting applications for pharmacist approvals. The fee structure ensures that the necessary funds are provided to cover the administrative costs associated with processing these applications. The fees must be paid at the time of application submission, and failure to do so may result in the application being considered incomplete and thus not processed. The obligations extend to ensuring that applicants are aware of the correct fee amount based on whether their application is referred to the Authority or not, as outlined in section 4 of the Determination. Breaching the requirements of this Determination, such as failing to pay the correct fee or submitting an incomplete application, may have legal consequences. While the Determination itself does not explicitly state penalties for non-compliance, failure to adhere to the application process, including fee payment, could lead to the application being rejected, which may result in delays or denial of the desired pharmacist approval. Additionally, if the non-compliance is part of a broader pattern of disregard for legislative requirements, it could potentially lead to more severe legal actions under the overarching National Health Act 1953. For the most accurate and comprehensive understanding of potential penalties, reference to the primary Act and any relevant case law or regulatory guidelines would be necessary.

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