Agreement has largely been reached in relation to the new classification structures for dietitians (agreed), pharmacists (agreed), scientists, audiologists (agreed), psychologists and perfusionists. We are also close to agreement on a points system for determining the grouping of hospitals for the purposes of the director and deputy director of pharmacy classifications.

A small number of issues remain outstanding in relation to medical scientists, psychologists and perfusionists.

We would like to thank members of the MSAV Council, the VPA and AHP Committees for their assistance in the drafting of the new structures, and also members who assisted with the negotiations in Fair Work Australia: Max Cowey and Maria Bisignano (scientists); Victor Reginato (pharmacist); Lina Forlano and Steve Edwards (psychologists); Leanne Augusteyn and Jacqui Bailey (dietitians) and Mike Whitburn (clinical perfusionist).