Clinical guidelines & publications library

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

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

Review of Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 WA

Carers, Medico-legal

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

Proposal to Amend Prescriber Regulations for Stimulant Medications

ADHD

RANZCP NZ Submission to PHARMAC regarding the Proposal to Amend Prescriber Regulations for Stimulant Medications

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

Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill

Children & adolescents

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

Aotearoa New Zealand Election 2023: Creating pathways for impactful mental health care

Based on our knowledge of the mental health and addiction system, we offer these recommendations to the incoming government in advance of the 2023 General Election. 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

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

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

Adult Decision-making Law Review

Mental health legislation

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission regarding the Adult Decision-making Law Review: Second Issues Paper

Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill

Mental health legislation

RANZCP NZ Submission to New Zealand Parliament Pāremata Aotearoa regarding the
Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill.
PDF Submission

Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)

Workforce

RANZCP submission to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) on the Review of the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) PDF Submission

A new approach to regulating shooting clubs and ranges

Collaborative care

RANZCP NZ Submission to the Ministry of Justice | Te Tāhū o te Ture regarding a new approach to regulating shooting clubs and ranges.

Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector's Current and Future Capacity to Provide Support Services for People Experiencing Neurological Cognitive Disorders

Collaborative care

RANZCP NZ Submission to Pāremata Aotearoa│New Zealand Parliament regarding the Inquiry into the Aged Care Sector's Current and Future Capacity to Provide Support Services for People Experiencing Neurological Cognitive Disorders. PDF Submission

Draft Statement on ‘Treating yourself and those close to you’

Doctor's health, Ethics, Health service standards

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa/Medical Council of New Zealand on Consultation for Draft Statement on ‘Treating yourself and those close to you’

Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28.

Addiction

RANZCP NZ Letter Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regrading the Draft Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm 2025/26 to 2027/28 PDF Submission

Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2029

Mental health legislation, Suicide

RANZCP Tū Te Akaaaka Roa Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2029 PDF Submission

Expedited Pathway for Registration in the Provisional Vocational Scope of Practice

Workforce

RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Kaunihera Rata o Aotearoa | Medical Council of New Zealand regarding the Expedited Pathway for Registration in the Provisional Vocational Scope of Practice Consultation. PDF Submission

Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners

GPs and psychiatrists, Professionalism

RANZCP NZ Submission to NZ Transport Agency│Waka Kotahi regarding the Medical Aspects of Fitness to Drive: A Guide for Health Practitioners