Clinical guidelines & publications library

RANZCP Submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill.

PHARMAC 2024/2025 Medicine Schedule Changes

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Letter Submission to PHARMAC regarding the PHARMAC 2024/2025 Medicine Schedule Changes.

IGDAF Weaponisation Inquiry

Military and veterans

RANZCP Submission to the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force regarding the Inquiry into allegations and perceptions that the military justice system has been, or has the potential to be, 'weaponised' or abused such that it may cause harm.
PDF Submission

Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry of Health Psychological Therapy Workforce Initiative

Workforce

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Letter Submission to Te Poari Kaimātai Hinengaro o Aotearoa | New Zealand Psychologists Board regarding the Aotearoa New Zealand Ministry of Health Psychological Therapy Workforce Initiative.

Proposal to remove daily dose limits on Section 8 psychostimulants

Stimulant medications

NSW Branch response to the proposal by the NSW Secretary of Health to remove daily dose limits on the prescribing, supply, and administration of Schedule 8 psychostimulants. PDF Submission

RANZCP ACT Branch 2025/26 Pre-Budget Submission

RANZCP ACT Branch 2025/26 Pre-Budget Submission

Tū Te Akaaka Roa Medicines Amendment Bill Submission

Culturally safe practice, Health service standards

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Pāremata Aotearoa │NZ Parliament regarding the Medicines Amendment Bill

Compensation and income support for veterans submission

Military and veterans

RANZCP Submission to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee regarding the representation of and advice provided by ex-service organisations,
commercial entities, not-for-profits and individuals to veterans and families in
relation to accessing compensation and income support from the Department
of Veterans’ Affairs PDF Submission

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

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

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

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