Clinical guidelines & publications library

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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