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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
Submission- Last updated: Jan 2026
- Published in New Zealand
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Clozapine submission to medsafe
Submission
Consultation - changes to the blood monitoring and prescribing requirements for clozapine PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jan 2026
- Published in New Zealand
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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
Submission- Last updated: Jan 2026
- Published in New Zealand
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Safe, comprehensive, and equitable ADHD care
Addressing health inequity, ADHD, Ethics, Professionalism
Position statement- Last updated: Nov 2025
- Published in Australia
- PS #115
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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
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2025
- Published in New Zealand
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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
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2025
- Published in New Zealand
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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
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 33NZ
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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
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 32NZ
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RANZCP Submission on the Regulatory Standards Bill
RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Submission regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill.
Submission- Last updated: Jun 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 31NZ
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PHARMAC 2024/2025 Medicine Schedule Changes
RANZCP Tū Te Akaaka Roa Letter Submission to PHARMAC regarding the PHARMAC 2024/2025 Medicine Schedule Changes.
Submission- Last updated: Jun 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 30NZ
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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
Submission- Last updated: Jun 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 29NZ
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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
Submission- Last updated: Jun 2025
- Published in New South Wales
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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
Submission- Last updated: May 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 28NZ
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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.
Position statement- Last updated: May 2025
- Published in Australia
- PS #80
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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.
- Last updated: May 2025
- Published in New South Wales
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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
Submission- Last updated: Apr 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 27NZ
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Report
- Last updated: Mar 2025
- Published in Australia and New Zealand
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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
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 26NZ
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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
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2025
- Published in New South Wales
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Proposal to Amend Prescriber Regulations for Stimulant Medications
ADHD
RANZCP NZ Submission to PHARMAC regarding the Proposal to Amend Prescriber Regulations for Stimulant Medications
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2025
- Published in New Zealand
- 25NZ
