If my company only holds a licence but does not currently conduct any actual pharmaceutical import or export business, do I still need to maintain a qualified Responsible Person (RP)?

Yes, this must be maintained. A core and ongoing condition of a pharmaceutical wholesaler licence is that there must always be a Responsible Person (RP) accepted by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). This requirement is unrelated to whether the company has any actual business volume. Even if your company has no imports or exports of medicines for a period, it remains a licensed entity under the law and must remain in a state of compliance readiness at all times. The presence of an RP is a key indicator of this readiness. The regulatory authority considers that, while the licence remains valid, the company may resume operations at any time and must therefore have a qualified professional to ensure that any potential activities are conducted within a compliant framework. The RP is also responsible for handling any legacy issues that may arise, such as enquiries or complaints concerning products sold in the past.