News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.

President's message
President's update September 2025An update from the RANZCP President, Dr Astha Tomar
Media release
RANZCP welcomes new defence mental health strategy, calls for ongoing veteran psychiatry trainingA year on since the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide delivered its final report, ps...

President's message
President’s column August 2025An update from the RANZCP President, Dr Astha Tomar on College activities, achievements and news. ...

President's message
President’s update August 2025The College is embarking on a period of significant review and reform. As I have outlined previously...
Update
Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) New Zealand update regarding the TN rulingNearly two years since the landmark Court of Appeal decision of TN vs ACC, the ACC has revealed how ...
Update
Annual progress report submitted to the Australian Medical CouncilThe report showcases the breadth of work underway to meet all accreditation conditions by 2027.
Update
New accreditation standards coming in 2026The RANZCP is updating its accreditation standards for both fellowship training programs and trainin...
Update
Recommendations from the RANZCP member engagement survey16 key recommendations have been identified for action following our member engagement survey.
Update
Services Australia: patient medical record baselines guidanceNew guidance to ensure patient baselines are included in medical records as part of the move to onli...
Media release
Trauma-Informed Care Essential to South Australia’s Approach to Domestic ViolenceSouth Australia's psychiatrists are calling for trauma-informed practices to be embedded across all ...
Update
Mental health must be central to the upcoming Economic Roundtable agendaDemand for mental health care has never been greater. Almost one in two (43%) Australians will exper...
Trainee news
Early Resolution policy publishedThe Early Resolution Policy is now available.