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David Graham

Pharmacist, pharmacologist and toxicologist Dr David Graham (1968) was appointed National Manager of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in August.

The TGA, one of the world's leading independent regulatory systems, evaluates the quality, safety and effectiveness of therapeutic products based on submission of evidenced based, internationally-derived dossiers. David, along with others, worked tirelessly to develop the Therapeutic Goods Act and to subsequently establish the TGA.

David managed the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) 1992-1998. He subsequently served as the Division Head (First Assistant Secretary) responsible for the totality of ageing and aged care activities of the Australian Government 1998-2002. His service in aged care was followed by three years as the General Manager, Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service (CRS) Australia - a business unit of the Department of Health and Ageing, providing services to persons with disabilities through service centres across Australia.