Blair Boyer is the South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing. He was first elected to the South Australian House of Assembly for the electorate of Wright in 2018. Following Labor's victory in the 2022 South Australian state election, he was appointed Minister for Education, Training, and Skills, before being appointed to his current role in March 2026. Before entering state parliament, Boyer worked as a political advisor and solicitor.
As Minister for Health and Wellbeing, Boyer has focussed on addressing hospital emergency department overcrowding and ambulance ramping. Alongside this, Boyer also supports expanded scope of practice for pharmacists to treat uncomplicated UTIs, certain skin conditions, and oral contraceptives. He has also supported extended 24-hour community pharmacy models in key metropolitan areas and regional hubs.
South Australian Minister for Health and Wellbeing and the Labor MP for Wright
Blair Boyer MP
COVID-19 SAFE GUIDELINES
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is committed to the health and safety of symposium delegates. In order to protect delegates from the spread of COVID-19 and to take into account Stage 3 Queensland Government restrictions, the following measures will be put in place:
1. Personal safety – each delegate will be provided with a pack containing hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and a mask. In addition to this, the venue will conduct regular cleaning of the venue spaces and equipment. Sanitation stations will also be available throughout the venue.
2. Physical distancing – session seating will be set up to follow the 4 square metres per person rule. Social functions will also comply with these rules.
3. Adherence to the COVID Safe Event Checklist – this is for events of up to 500 people and addresses the risks associated with the potential transmission of COVID-19.
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