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Health Legislation Amendment (Medicare Compliance and Other Measures) Bill 2021
Mental health legislation
RANZCP submission to the Australian Government PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jan 2022
- Published in Australia
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Inquiry into the provisions of the Social Security Amendment Bill 2023
Mental health legislation
RANZCP submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs' on the Inquiry into the provisions of the Social Security (Administration) Amendment (Income Management Reform) Bill 2023
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2023
- Published in Australia
- Current
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Clinical Governance Framework: Collaborating for Quality
Mental health legislation
RANZCP submission to Te Tāhū Hauora | Health Quality & Safety Commission on Clinical Governance Framework: Collaborating for Quality
Submission- Last updated: Nov 2023
- Published in Aotearoa New Zealand
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Consultation response to the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
Mental health legislation
RANZCP Victoria Branch response to the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Victoria
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Consultation on mental health service delivery in NSW
Mental health legislation
RANZCP contribution to NSW Alliance for Mental Health (the Alliance) report on the mental health service delivery in NSW. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2023
- Published in NSW
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Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding
Mental health legislation
Correspondence to RANZCP from Special Commission of Inquiry into Healthcare Funding. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2023
- Published in NSW
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Australian Department of Health Consultation on the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Final Report
Mental health legislation
RANZCP Submission to the Australian Department of Health Consultation on the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Mental Health Final Report
Submission- Last updated: Feb 2021
- Published in Australia
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Adult Decision-making Law Review
Mental health legislation
RANZCP NZ Submission to Te Aka Matua o te Ture | Law Commission regarding the Adult Decision-making Law Review: Second Issues Paper
Submission- Last updated: Jun 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 04NZ
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Review of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act and Code of Rights
Mental health legislation
RANZCP NZ Submission to the Health and Disability Commissioner | Te Toihau Hauora, Hauātanga regarding the Review of the Health and Disability Commissioner Act and Code of Rights. PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 06NZ
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Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill
Mental health legislation
RANZCP NZ Submission to New Zealand Parliament Pāremata Aotearoa regarding the
Therapeutic Products Act Repeal Bill.
PDF SubmissionSubmission- Last updated: Jul 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 07NZ
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Mental health legislation and psychiatrists: putting the principles into practice
Mental health legislation, Professionalism
Mental health acts define the circumstances where compulsory measures can be taken to treat a person where illness has impaired their capacity to direct their care. Mental health acts in Australia and New Zealand should reflect community expectations.
Position statement- Last updated: Apr 2017
- Published in Australia
- PS #92
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RANZCP's Feedback to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Mental health legislation, Suicide
RANZCP provided a feedback submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Submission- Last updated: Mar 2021
- Published in Australia
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Responses to Questions on Notice - Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Mental health legislation, Suicide
RANZCP Submission to the Select Committee on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention regarding Responses to Questions on Notice - Inquiry into Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2021
- Published in Australia
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Criminal Justice Legislation (Sexual Violence and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2024
Forensic, Mental health legislation
RANZCP QLD Branch Submission to the Community Support and Services Committee regarding the Criminal Justice Legislation (Sexual Violence and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2024
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2024
- Published in Queensland
- 02QLD
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Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Health Care – Legislation and Regulation Review
E-mental health, Mental health legislation
RANZCP Submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care regarding the Safe and Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Health Care – Legislation and
Regulation Review PDF SubmissionSubmission- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in Australia
- 15AUS
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Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2029
Mental health legislation, Suicide
RANZCP Tu Te Akaaaka Roa Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the Draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025-2029 PDF Submission
Submission- Last updated: Oct 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 19NZ
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Patient–psychiatrist confidentiality: the issue of subpoenas
Ethics, Medico-legal, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
The use of subpoenas to access clinical records poses a risk to patient-psychiatrist confidentiality. Laws should be reformed to protect confidentiality in mental health care.
Position statement- Last updated: Oct 2016
- Published in Australia
- PS #89
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Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024
Addressing health inequity, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
RANZCP NSW Branch Submission to the NSW Government regarding the Review of the Mental Health Commission of NSW 2024
Submission- Last updated: Jul 2024
- Published in New South Wales
- 04NSW
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Consultation on the Draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People
Autism, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
RANZCP Submission to the Department of Health and Aged Care regarding the Consultation on the Draft National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of Autistic People
Submission- Last updated: Sep 2024
- Published in Australia
- 09AUS
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Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019
Ethics, Mental health legislation, Professionalism
RANZCP NZ Submission to Manatū Hauora│Ministry of Health regarding the Review of End of Life Choice Act 2019
Submission- Last updated: Aug 2024
- Published in New Zealand
- 15NZ
