News & analysis

28 July 2023

President's Column July 2023

An update from RANZCP President, Dr Elizabeth Moore, on College activities, achievements and news.

24 July 2023

New reforms in Australian health regulation

Fifteen new reforms came into effect on 15 May and aim to strengthen public protection.

24 July 2023

Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) case conferences (Australia)

Psychiatrists can now access new MBS item numbers for mental health case conferences under Better Ac...

24 July 2023

Plaintiff “rights to record” medico-legal assessments considered in NSW

The NSW Court of Appeal has confirmed that plaintiffs do not have a “right to record” assessments ca...

19 July 2023

Psychiatry Interest Forum (PIF) program at 2023 Congress

Each year at Congress, PIF delivers a tailored concurrent program for its members, providing valuabl...

12 July 2023

Opioid dependence treatment medicines (Australia) – changes to access from 1 July 2023

In Australia, access to opioid dependence treatment (ODT) is changing.

04 July 2023

New guidance for members for sharing information from committees

The Board has approved changes to the Deed of Undertaking in response to member feedback about trans...

03 July 2023

New RANZCP Review, Reconsideration and Appeal Policy and Procedure

03 July 2023

NAIDOC Week 2023 - For Our Elders

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members and community members share their reflections on the t...

29 June 2023

$27.5m investment a critical boost for psychiatry workforce: RANZCP

The RANZCP welcomes the Federal Government’s $27.5 million investment in Australia’s psychiatry work...

28 June 2023

2023 King’s Birthday Honours: Celebrating our members’ achievements

Five psychiatrists and our College Kaumātua have been recognised in the King’s Birthday 2023 Honours...

28 June 2023

President's Column June 2023

An update from RANZCP President, Dr Elizabeth Moore, on College activities, achievements and news.