In this article, originally published in the July/August 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell outlines five…
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Selling a pharmacy: Warranties in sale contracts
In this article, originally published in the May/June 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell explains how…
Structuring pharmacy partnerships for long-term success
In this article, originally published in the March/April 2026 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell gives a…
The OAIC is auditing privacy policies – is your community pharmacy compliant?
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has announced a targeted privacy policy audit program, examining whether businesses’ privacy…
New enforcement powers under the Privacy Act
In this article, originally published in the November/December 2025 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Special Counsel Hayley Bowman, Principal…
Forever Chemicals and Australian Consumer Product Liability – What’s next?
PFAS (Per-and poly fluoroalkyl substances), nicknamed ‘forever chemicals’ are comprised of more than 14000 synthetic chemicals. Usage extends from non-stick…
Navigating the rules: Setting up a PBS pharmacy in a large medical centre
In this article, originally published in the September/October 2025 edition of Australasian Pharmacy, Meridian Lawyers Consultant Georgina Odell outlines the…
Unlocking your opportunities – Buying a pharmacy business
One of the greatest opportunities open to Australian registered pharmacists is the ability to purchase your own pharmacy business. Owning…
Starting & Finishing Strong: Pharmacists and body corporates – the pros and cons from a tax and legal point of view
Pharmacists’ body corporates have grown in popularity since restrictions around their uses were removed many years ago. In this article,…
Starting & Finishing Strong: Pharmacy law and tax structures – 4 essential strategies to protect your pharmacy business
One of the centrepieces of structuring a business is designing efficient tax structures tailored to its unique circumstances. In the…
Privacy Awareness Week 2024 | Understanding transparency, accountability and security
Privacy Awareness Week (PAW) 2024 is an annual campaign led by the Australian privacy regulator, the Office of the Australian…