Council Members
The Pharmacy Council of New South Wales is made up of ten members, including practicing pharmacists, a legal member and community representatives.
Five pharmacist members are elected by a vote of practicing pharmacists, and the other five members are nominated by the Minister for Health and appointed by the Governor of NSW.
Current members of the Pharmacy Council of NSW
| Member | Role |
| Ms Veronica Murdoch | President and pharmacist |
| Mr Simeon Mead | Deputy President and community member |
| Mr John Bronger | Pharmacist |
| Ms Caroline Diamantis | Pharmacist |
| Ms Kate Gray | Pharmacist |
| Dr Cherie Lucas | Pharmacist |
| Mr Quinn On | Pharmacist |
| Mr Rick Samimi | Pharmacist |
| Ms Penny Ho | Legal Member |
| Ms Anne Gripper | Community Member |
We will provide information about becoming a member on our expressions of interest page as opportunities become available.
Staff supporting our council
Our Executive Officer is responsible for the management of Council business, subject to its directions. The Executive Officer plays a critical role in assessing the risk to public health and safety posed by practitioners who are the subject of a complaint.
Staff employed by the HPCA provide administrative, clinical and legal advice and services to support decision-making by the Council and its delegates in response to complaints and the management of practitioners who are the subject of conditions imposed on their registration. Staff also provide shared finance, IT and other services.