Clinical guidelines & publications library

Psychiatrists as team members

GPs and psychiatrists, Health service standards, Professionalism

This guideline was rescinded in May 2025.

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

Collaborative care, Professionalism

This guideline was rescinded in May 2025.

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

Survey report private practice psychiatrists 2024

Private practice

PDF Report

Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

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

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

Review of Primary Health Network Business Model and Mental Health Flexible Funding Model

Mental health legislation, Old age

RANZCP submission to the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care regarding the Review of Primary Health Network Business Model and Mental Health Flexible Funding Model PDF Submission

Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill

Māori

RANZCP Tu Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Pāremata Aotearoa │New Zealand Parliament regarding the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill PDF Submission

Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill

Children & adolescents

RANZCP Tu Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Pāremata Aotearoa │New Zealand Parliament regarding the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill PDF Submission