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Appeals and complaints

The RANZCP is committed to reasonable, transparent, impartial and accountable decision-making in all its functions. 

RANZCP appeals process

The Review, Reconsideration and Appeal Policy and Procedure (the Policy) applies to individuals who are dissatisfied with a decision of the RANZCP. 

This applies to all RANZCP Members (including Trainees and SIMGs on the RANZCP Specialist Pathway to Fellowship) as well as individuals who are not members or candidates but who have applied to the RANZCP in relation to a RANZCP policy or procedure. 

How to make an application

Before submitting an application, the RANZCP strongly recommends individuals to read the Policy for important information including: 

  • rights and responsibilities;
  • application requirements, limitation dates and fees;
  • grounds for review; and 
  • Potential outcomes. 

An overview of the steps within the Policy is available via Review, Reconsideration and Appeal Pathway Flowchart.

Applications must be submitted to the CEO via legalservices@ranzcp.org

The point of entry will differ depending on the nature of the decision you wish to have reviewed:

Review - by the Education Review Committee (ERC)

If you have received an outcome or decision relating to a RANZCP Education or Training Policy or Procedure (including a recommendation for withdrawal), you may seek a Review. 

There is no fee to lodge an application for Review.  

Application for Review Form

Reconsideration - by the Independent Reconsideration Panel (IRP)

If you have received an outcome of an application for Review by the ERC (above) and you remain dissatisfied, you may lodge an application for Reconsideration.

OR

If you are dissatisfied with a decision of the RANZCP or a RANZCP Committee (that does not relate to Education or Training), you may seek a Reconsideration at first instance. 

There is a prescribed fee in lodging an application for Reconsideration, as outlined in the application form. 

Application for Reconsideration Form

Appeal - to the Appeals Committee

If you remain dissatisfied with the outcome of a Reconsideration, the final mechanism available is to lodge an application for Appeal. 

There is a prescribed fee in lodging an application for Appeal, as outlined in the application form.

Application for Appeal Form


Appeal resources

Support

If you have received an adverse outcome or decision, the RANZCP encourages you to consider accessing support, including through the RANZCP Member Support Program. 

All queries in relation to the RANZCP appeals process should be directed to legalservices@ranzcp.org.

Training and assessment complaints

Trainees or Specialist International Medical Graduates (SIMGs) unhappy with the outcome of a decision relating to training or assessment, or who wish to raise a complaint in relation to a training related matter, are encouraged to raise these issues at first instance with their supervisor, Director of Training, or other relevant person.  

Should the matter or complaint not be resolved, you should raise the matter as soon as practicable with the relevant RANZCP Education Committee.

Specific information regarding steps available to review a decision of a RANZCP Education Committee is provided to trainees and SIMGs in letters of outcome by the RANZCP.

Discrimination, bullying and harassment resources

Contact

For training and assessment complaints, please contact:

The RANZCP is committed to addressing the longstanding inequities experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, and Māori in Aotearoa New Zealand, in both health outcomes and access to culturally safe mental health care. Central to this commitment is the College’s work to grow and sustain the Indigenous psychiatric workforce, promote cultural safety for both patients and psychiatrists, and embed culturally responsive practices across training, policy, and service delivery. Guided by its vision, the RANZCP acknowledges the enduring disparities in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Māori, which reflect systemic barriers to appropriate health services and the social determinants of health. The College is advancing this agenda through multiple initiatives, including increasing representation of Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Māori peoples among its membership and staff, strengthening education in culturally appropriate care, and implementing its Reconciliation Action Plan and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Last updated 08 July 2025