The College represents members’ views with government and health sector organisations on issues relating to general practice, the health system and the health of New Zealanders.
The College responds to consultations initiated by health sector organisations such as the Ministry of Health, PHARMAC and ACC.
Our submissions profile the views of members emerging concerns, and identify opportunities for the College to work on, on behalf of members.
Members’ views and insights provide evidence of best practice and the realities of working at the coal face of general practice.
You can have your say on sector issues by responding to calls for feedback. We advertise consultations in ePulse, your weekly College newsletter.
We occasionally seek more detailed information from members. To join professional interest groups, go to your My details page (login required). Look for the section titled 'My professional interests/skills.'
NZTA review of medical aspects - fitness to drive (opens to PDF) Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency 28 May 2021 Proposals for a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan (opens to PDF) Submission to Ministry of Health 31 May 2021 National Ethical Standards for Health and Disability Research and Quality Improvement (opens to PDF) Submission to Ministry of Health 31 May 2021 Sunscreen (Product Safety Standard) Bill (opens to PDF) Submission to Ministry of Health 25 May 2021
Proposal to fund meningococcal B vaccine for certain groups of people (opens to PDF) Submission to PHARMAC 21 May 2021 COVID-19 Vaccinator Workforce (opens to PDF) Submission to Ministry of Health 18 May 2021 Publication of Letter to Director-General of Health re Lamotrigine (opens to PDF) Submission to Health and Disability Commissioner 13 May 2021 Maternity Referral Guidelines (opens to PDF) Submission to the Ministry of Health 12 May 2021
Proposals for new Regulations under the Arms Act 1983 (Phase One) (opens to PDF) Submission to the National Police Headquarters 23 April 2021
Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Information Collection Framework (opens to PDF) Submission to the Ministry of Health 1 April 2021 Climate Action for Aotearoa (opens to PDF) Submission to the Climate Change Commissioner 25 March 2021