News & analysis
Latest news and analysis from the RANZCP.
Media release
Psychiatrists reject proposed Member’s Bill targeting trans and gender-diverse New ZealandersTu Te Akaaka Roa – the RANZCP New Zealand National Committee has expressed deep concern over the pro...
Policy
Progress on manuscript submissions to peer-reviewed journalsRANZCP's Policy department's update on the progress on submissions of manuscripts to peer reviewed j...
NSW workforce crisis
Statement on NSW Health’s comments about RANZCP’s role in the ACI mental health review processStatement in relation to comments made by NSW Health about the RANZCP involvement in the Agency for ...
Media release
Psychiatrists and psychologists call for urgent action on the mental health workforce crisisWe are calling on the Coalition and Australian Greens to match Federal Labor’s investment in growing...
Policy
Exploring the state of academic psychiatry in Australia and Aotearoa New ZealandMedia release
Psychiatrists cheer the withdrawal of the Treaty Principles BillRANZCP welcomes Parliament’s decision to reject the Treaty Principles Bill, in line with overwhelmin...

Training news
Trainee matters update March 2025March updates from The Training advisory council and the Bi-national committee for trainees.
Media release
Psychiatrists applaud Federal Labor’s big mental health announcementPsychiatrists say Federal Labor’s announcement will bring us closer to a mental health system where ...
Update
Welcoming our new CEO, Mr Damian FerrieThe RANZCP is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Damian Ferrie as our next Chief Executive ...
Update
SA Psychiatry Workforce Plan launchThe announcement of the launch of the South Australian psychiatry workforce.
Media release
South Australia leads the way with first of its kind Psychiatry Workforce PlanAustralian psychiatrists have welcomed the release of South Australia’s Psychiatry Workforce Plan.
Update
RANZCP Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan progress update (April 2025)The RANZCP's Reconciliation Action Plan progress update for April.