Clinical guidelines & publications library

The role of the psychiatrist in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Professionalism, Workforce

A psychiatrist is a specialist medical doctor who assesses and treats patients with mental health problems. Psychiatrists often work in collaboration with general practitioners and other health professionals to best meet the mental health and emotional needs of patients.

The role of mental health services in the provision of Alcohol and Other Drug responses in Victoria

Alcohol, Health service standards

RANZCP Victoria Branch and Mental Health Victoria joint policy position regarding the role of mental health services in the provision of Alcohol and Other Drug responses in Victoria PDF Submission

Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training

Medicare, Professionalism

Professional Practice Guideline 1: Medical benefits for psychiatric treatment and training was rescinded in May 2025.

Inquiry into proposed changes to liability and entitlements for psychological injury

Insurance, Medico-legal, NSW

NSW Branch of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' response to the proposed changes to liability and entitlements for psychological injury in New South Wales.

Putting Patients First: Modernising Health Workforce Regulation

GPs and psychiatrists, Health service standards

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Manatū Hauora regarding the Putting Patients First: Modernising Health Workforce Regulation PDF Submission

Draft IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26

Health service standards, Old age

RANZCP submission to the Independent Health and Aged Care Pricing Authority (IHACPA) regarding the Draft IHACPA Work Program and Corporate Plan 2025–26 PDF Submission

Use of ketamine in psychiatric practice

Ethics, Ketamine, Professionalism

Information for psychiatrists about the potential utility of ketamine in psychiatric practice. PDF Clinical guideline

Ombudsman’s investigation into delay and procedural safeguards

Collaborative care, Health service standards, Professionalism

RANZCP submission to the National Health Practitioner Ombudsman (NHPO) regarding the Ombudsman’s investigation into delay and procedural safeguards PDF Submission

The Operation and Appropriateness of the Superannuation and Pension Schemes for Current and Former Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)

Military and veterans

RANZCP Submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration References Committee regarding The Operation and Appropriateness of the Superannuation and Pension Schemes for Current and Former Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

RANZCP Australian Federal Election priorities 2025

The RANZCP is calling on the incoming Federal Government to invest in the workforce, match funding with need, and make mental health a genuine priority in 2025 and beyond. PDF Submission

Survey report private practice psychiatrists 2024

Private practice

PDF Report

National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Strategy Review

Mental health legislation, Suicide

RANZCP Submission to the Productivity Commission regarding the review of the National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Agreement. PDF Submission

Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to the Justice Committee regarding the Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill PDF Submission

NSW Branch Pre-Budget Submission 2025-2026

Workforce

RANZCP NSW Branch submission 'Prioritising the next generation' to NSW government state budget 2025-2026. PDF Submission

Proposal to Amend Prescriber Regulations for Stimulant Medications

ADHD

RANZCP NZ Submission to PHARMAC regarding the Proposal to Amend Prescriber Regulations for Stimulant Medications

Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030

Alcohol, Mental health legislation

RANZCP WA Branch Submission to the WA Mental Health Commission regarding the Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategy 2025-2030

Government's Response to the Senate Inquiry on ADHD

ADHD

RANZCP submission to the Minister for Health and Aged Care regarding the Government's Response to the Senate Inquiry on ADHD PDF Submission

Australian CPG for the Management of Psychosocial Difficulties in Adults with moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Trauma

RANZCP submission to the Australasian Society for the Study of Brain Impairment regarding the Australian Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Psychosocial Difficulties in Adults with moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
PDF Submission

Draft Guidelines for Guidelines: Updating and Evidence to decision

RANZCP submission to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) regarding the Draft Guidelines for Guidelines: Updating and Evidence to decision PDF Submission

WA State Budget 2025-26 Submission

RANZCP WA Branch Submission to WA Government regarding the WA State Budget for 2025-26