This would result in priority visa processing for pharmacists across the hospital, retail and industrial sectors. Currently, just over 16 per cent of the population in Australia has been fully vaccinated, with around 11 million vaccines administered across the country. But the nation's rollout has faced delays over the limited availability of Pfizer doses and changes in medical advice around the AstraZeneca vaccine. The government says more pharmacies are set to join the nation's rollout as demand grows for vaccinations due to the increased risk posed by the highly contagious Delta variant. READ MORE Last week, Health Minister Greg Hunt said 118 community pharmacies were providing vaccines across the country, with the number to increase to 470 by the end of the month.