News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
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Health and Mental Health Ministers meetThe RANZCP welcomes the continued engagement of Australian jurisdictions with the psychiatry and the...
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RANZCP response to the Grattan Institute ReportPsychiatrists support Grattan Institute recommendations but say chronic underfunding of the mental h...
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Suicide plan must target those most at risk, psychiatrists urgePsychiatrists have welcomed the Government's commitment to a comprehensive Suicide Prevention Action...
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RANZCP members recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours ListThe RANZCP is pleased to announce that two psychiatrists have been recognised in the 2025 King's Bir...
Training news
Updates from the Bi-national Committee for trainees (BCT) and jurisdictional representativesUpdates from the Bi-national Committee for Trainees (BCT) and announcing the jurisdictional represe...

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Crazy Socks 4 Docs Day 2025Today marks CrazySocks4Docs Day, an initiative aimed at raising awareness and breaking down the stig...
Training news
Discontinuation of the CEQ ExaminationAfter careful consideration of the role and format of the Critical Essay Question (CEQ) examination,...
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Psychiatrists welcome workforce investment in South Australian BudgetWith the state’s shortage of psychiatrists expected to intensify over the next three to five years, ...
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An Unacceptable Mental Health SystemLast night’s Four Corners episode, Emergency, shone a light on the urgent need for reform of the men...
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Welcoming our new President, Dr Astha TomarThe Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) welcomes Dr Astha Tomar to th...

President's message
President's Column May 2025Message from the RANZCP President for May 2025.
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National Reconciliation Week 2025This week from 27 May to 3 June is National Reconciliation Week.