Tasmanian Liberals propose pharmacists treat more minor conditions to ease doctor workload.

The Tasmanian Liberals have proposed expanding pharmacists' roles to treat 23 additional minor conditions without doctor prescriptions, offering $125,000 grants for extended pharmacy hours. This plan aims to reduce pressure on GPs and emergency departments, supported by pharmacy associations but criticized by the Australian Medical Association Tasmania for potential patient safety risks. Labor has pledged to improve infrastructure project oversight.