Review, Reconsideration and Appeals process

The RANZCP is committed to reasonable, impartial and accountable decision-making in all its functions to ensure fairness and transparency in decision making.  

The Reconsideration, Review and Appeals Policy and Procedure (the Policy) provides a formal pathway to dispute College decisions.  

Prior to beginning this process, you may request documents relating to the decision and reasons for the original decision. 

The policy

Before submitting an application for Review, Reconsideration or Appeal, the RANZCP strongly recommends you read the Policy to understand:  

• your rights and responsibilities
• application requirements, limitation dates and fees
• grounds for review and 
• potential outcomes.

Review, Reconsideration and Appeal flowchart 

View or download a flowchart summarising the process.

• Review, Reconsideration and Appeal Flowchart

1. Review – education decisions only 

Note: Before commencing the formal review pathway, you should seek Early Resolution with the Committee that made the original decision.  

At the Review stage, the RANZCP Education Review Committee (ERC) assesses whether the RANZCP’s education policies and procedures were properly and fairly applied when the original decision was made, and the correct processes followed. No fees apply. 

To request a Review of a College decision: 

• Fill out the Application for Review Form.
• Send it to the CEO via legalservices@ranzcp.org within 2 months of receiving the outcome of the original decision

2. Reconsideration – any RANZCP decision 

If you are still dissatisfied after receiving an outcome of your Review, you may request Reconsideration within 2 months of receiving your Review outcome.  

At the Reconsideration stage, the Independent Reconsideration Panel considers whether relevant policies and procedures were properly and fairly applied when the original decision was made, and correct processes followed. Fees apply. 

To request Reconsideration: 

• Fill out the Application for Reconsideration form.
• Send it to the CEO via legalservices@ranzcp.org
  

3. Appeal 

If you are still dissatisfied after the Reconsideration stage, the final step is to lodge an application for Appeal within 2 months of receiving the Reconsideration outcome. 

At this final stage, the Appeals Committee considers your application and a hearing is held, with an opportunity for you or your legal representative to present your case verbally and in written submissions. The Appeals Committee makes a recommendation to the Board regarding the outcome. Fees apply. 

To request an Appeal: 

• Fill out the Application for Appeal form.
• Send it to the CEO via legalservices@ranzcp.org

Potential outcomes 

There are 3 potential outcomes at each stage: 

• original decision upheld;
• matter referred back to the original decision maker for reconsideration; or
• decision changed.

Support 

If you have received an adverse outcome or decision, the RANZCP encourages you to consider accessing support, including through the RANZCP Member Support Program.  

The RANZCP also offers a Confidential Member Advice Line which allows members to speak confidentially with the College for advice or support – for example in relation to professional matters, Fellowship or training. 

Additional services are also available through Wellbeing support for members. 

Contact 

All queries in relation to the RANZCP Review, Reconsideration and Appeal process should be directed to legalservices@ranzcp.org.