News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.

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...
Training news
Early Resolution policy publishedThe Early Resolution Policy is now available.
Training news
MEQ examination to transition to computer-based format in 2026The RANZCP will move the Modified Essay Questions (MEQ) examination to a computer-based format from ...
Media release
Psychiatrists welcome training boost in Aotearoa New ZealandPsychiatrists say the New Zealand Government has taken positive steps toward growing the availabilit...
Opinion
Have your say: 2025 Medical Training Surveys in Australia and New ZealandDoctors in training across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand are encouraged to participate in the 2...