News & analysis

25 May 2023

ACER appointed to review CEQ and MEQ examinations

25 May 2023

Victoria’s most vulnerable public mental health patients overlooked in State Budget

There is a disappointing lack of investment in frontline services for public mental health patients.

25 May 2023

Just released: The 2022 Foundation Annual Review

Throughout 2022, the RANZCP Foundation continued its mission to promote research, innovation and par...

22 May 2023

Updates to the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Services Australia has released new and amended listings of medications on the PBS.

22 May 2023

New Ahpra guidelines regarding cosmetic procedures

Patients will be required to seek an evaluation from a psychiatrist (or GP/psychologist) when seekin...

22 May 2023

Updated guidelines on seclusion and restraint

Manatū Hauora has published updated guidelines on seclusion and restraint.

22 May 2023

Australian Medical Association reports on prescriptions, public and private health

The AMA has released four reports which may be of interest to members.

17 May 2023

Honeysuckle Health and Healthscope sign five-year agreement

Honeysuckle Health (HH) has issued a media release announcing a five-year agreement with Healthscope...

15 May 2023

WA psychiatrists welcome increase to mental health investment

WA psychiatrists have welcomed the $420 million investment in the state’s mental health.

10 May 2023

Care for severe, complex, and chronic mental health conditions overlooked in Budget

Australians experiencing the most serious mental health conditions missed out on vital support in th...

08 May 2023

Dr Hiran Thabrew welcomed as new Chair, Tū Te Akaaka Roa

27 April 2023

RANZCP welcomes “much-needed” recommendations in SA’s Mental Health Act review

The RANZCP welcomes the publication of a review into South Australia’s Mental Health Act (2009).