Policy and Advocacy Library
The Policy and Advocacy Library is the culmination of the collaborative work of RACP members and comprises a comprehensive range of evidence-based, published RACP position statements, policies and submissions.
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This submission has been developed in response to the Health Star Rating (HSR) Advisory Committee’s five year review of the HSR System. It outlines that whilst we believe the HSR System has the potential to be an effective mechanism to encourage consumers to choose healthier options, to date, its effectiveness has been hindered by irregularities in ratings causing confusion amongst consumers and health professionals.
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This submission has been developed in response to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee’s inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Welfare Reform) Bill 2017. It focuses on the measures proposed under schedules 12, 13 and 14, which will directly impact the health of welfare recipients with drug or alcohol use and addiction issues.
Published in
NSW, Australia
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This Submission was developed to provide feedback on the NSW Draft Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2017 and highlights practice level implications for physicians. The Submission should not be taken to mean the College supports the intention of this Bill.
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NT, Australia
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This submission was made to the Northern Territory Government’s comprehensive public review of alcohol policies and legislation. The recommendations of the RACP will contribute to the development of an evidence-based overarching alcohol harm reduction framework for the Northern Territory.
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The purpose of this submission is to contribute the RACP’s expertise in the area of climate change and health to the Australian Government’s review of its climate change policies. It focuses on the important measures the Australian Government needs to incorporate in its climate change policies to ensure the health impacts of climate change are adequately addressed.
Published in
Vic, Australia
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This Submission was developed to provide feedback on the Victorian Government’s Discussion Paper (published January 2017) on a proposed Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill for Victoria and highlights practice level implications for physicians. The Submission must not be viewed as support for medical assistance in dying.
Published in
Vic, Australia
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RACP Submission to the Victorian Parliament Inquiry into the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Amendment (Pilot Medically Supervised Injecting Centre) Bill 2017
Published in
Vic, Australia
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RACP Submission to the Victorian Parliament Law Reform, Road and Community Safety Committee Inquiry into Drug Law Reform.
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This submission has been developed in response to the call for submissions from the joint committee inquiry into the provision of services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition.
