The College regularly makes submissions to government and other stakeholders in order to inform and influence mental health policy and service design in Australia and New Zealand.  

In developing these submissions, the College is guided by the Practice, Policy and Partnerships Committee, and consults broadly with Branches and the New Zealand National Office, along with Committees and members with key expertise.

These submissions are now available, including:

Australian Branches

• WA Department of Health on Psychiatry Workforce Five-Year Action Plan 2023-2028 
• WA Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries on the Gambling Law Reform

Australia

• National Women’s Health Advisory Council on #endgenderbias survey
• Australian Government Department of Social Services on National Housing and Homelessness Plan Consultation
• Australian Department of Health and Aged Care on Unleashing the Potential of our Health Workforce (Scope of Practice Review) 
• Australian Government Department of Social Services on the National Autism Strategy
• Australian Government National Office for Child Safety on the Understanding sexual behaviours displayed by children and young people: National principles and key terminology

New Zealand

• New Zealand Parliament | Pāremata Aotearoa on Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill Consultation
• Royal Commission of Inquiry into COVID-19

To find out more about the College’s policy work and how to contribute, please email policy@ranzcp.org.