Clinical guidelines & publications library

Development of New Collegial Peer Support and Supervision Framework for International Medical Graduates

Families, whānau & carers, Training, Culturally safe practice

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand regarding the Development of New Collegial Peer Support and Supervision Framework for International Medical Graduates Submission

WA Branch Briefing Papers for Mental Health Minister Meeting regarding ADHD Care Reform

ADHD, GPs and psychiatrists

The Branch briefing papers for the meeting with the Minister for Mental Health, Hon Meredith Hammat MLA, regarding ADHD care reform. This includes a letter to the Premier Hon Rodger Cook MLA, February 2025, and a follow-up letter to Minister Hammat, July 2025. Submission

ACT Inquiry into Men’s Suicide Rates

Mental health legislation, Suicide

RANZCP ACT Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy of the ACT Legislative Assembly regarding the Inquiry into Men’s Suicide Rates PDF Submission

Psychedelic training framework for psychiatrists

Psychedelics

Information for psychiatrists about psychedelic-assisted therapy with MDMA and psilocybin. Clinical guideline

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

PHARMAC 2024/2025 Medicine Schedule Changes

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

RANZCP Submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill

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

Review of Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 WA

Medico-legal, Carers

The Branch submissions focused on advanced care directives, restrictive practices, and treatment decisions as they apply to represented persons under the proposed changes to the Act Submission

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 Submission

Tū Te Akaaka Roa Medicines Amendment Bill Submission

Health service standards, Culturally safe practice

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

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

Psychiatrists as team members

GPs and psychiatrists, Health service standards, Professionalism

This guideline was rescinded in May 2025.
Position statement

The role of the psychiatrist in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

Workforce, Professionalism

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. Position statement

The roles and relationships of psychiatrists and other service providers in mental health services

Collaborative care, Professionalism

This guideline was rescinded in May 2025.
Position statement

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.
Clinical guideline

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