Clinical guidelines & publications library

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in patient care

Artificial Intelligence, Position statement, Submission

The RANZCP recommends a pragmatic approach that considers the perspective of psychiatrists, GPs, other clinical specialists, consumers and the healthcare system. PDF Submission

Clozapine submission to medsafe

Submission

Consultation - changes to the blood monitoring and prescribing requirements for clozapine PDF Submission

Redress system for abuse in care bill

Māori, Position statement, Submission

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care recommended that the redress scheme should be "open to all survivors". PDF Submission

RANZCP ACT Branch 2026-27 Pre-budget submission

RANZCP ACT Branch 2026-27 Pre-budget Submission: A strong and equitable mental healthcare system for the ACT.
PDF Submission

RANZCP Victorian Branch 2026-2027 Budget Submission

RANZCP Victorian Branch 2026-2027 Victoria State Budget Submission: 'Staying the Course: Safeguarding the Ambitions of Mental Health Reform'

RANZCP Tasmania Branch 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission

RANZCP Tasmania Branch 2026-27 Pre-Budget Submission to the Tasmania State Budget regarding 'Better mental health outcomes for Tasmanians'

Safe, comprehensive, and equitable ADHD care

Addressing health inequity, ADHD, Ethics, Professionalism

Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs Strategic Directions 2025-2030 Submission

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

Draft Disability Strategy 2026-2030 for Aotearoa New Zealand

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to Whaikaha | Ministry of Disabled People regarding the Draft Disability Strategy 2026-2030 for Aotearoa New Zealand PDF Submission

Western Australia Tranche 2 Liquor Reforms

RANZCP WA Branch Letter Submission to the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety regarding Tranche 2 Liquor Reforms

Health and Mental Health Ministers’ Meeting, 12 September 2025

RANZCP WA Letter Submission to the Minister for Health; Mental Health regarding the Health and Mental Health Ministers’ Meeting on 12 September 2025

Western Australia Psychiatrist Leadership Symposium Report

The report arising out of the June 2025 Branch Leadership Symposium summarises the presentations and discussions, including recommendations for the WA Branch and Section of Leadership and Management sub-committee to promote the role of psychiatry and psychiatrist leadership as a system enabler. PDF Report

Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill

Māori, Mental health legislation

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa and Te Kaunihera Submission to the Health Committee at NZ Parliament regarding the Healthy Futures (Pae Ora) Amendment Bill

NT Inquiry into Voluntary Assisted Dying

Mental health legislation, Voluntary assisted dying

RANZCP NT Branch Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly regarding the Inquiry into Voluntary Assisted Dying

Triennial Review of Legal Aid 2025

Medico-legal

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission to the Ministry of Justice regarding the Triennial Review of Legal Aid 2025

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

Culturally safe practice, Families, whānau & carers, Training

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

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.

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.