Pharmacy ownership in Queensland

The Pharmacy Business Ownership Act 2024 (PBO Act) commenced in full on 1 November 2025. The PBO Act establishes the Queensland Pharmacy Business Ownership Council as a new statutory body responsible for regulating pharmacy business ownership. The PBO Act also introduces a new annual licensing scheme for pharmacy business ownership.

Find out more about the Pharmacy Business Ownership Council, the PBO Act and how to apply for a pharmacy business licence.