Guide · updated November 2026
Victoria's Psychological Health Regulations: what employers must do
In force from 1 December 2025. Employers must identify psychosocial hazards and eliminate or reduce the risks. Information, instruction and training alone aren't enough unless it's not reasonably practicable to change the work design or systems. Review controls when new information arises, after a report, or after a notifiable incident.
The Regulations are supported by WorkSafe Victoria's Compliance Code: Psychological health. Document every step: identification, assessment, controls, consultation and review.
Sources: Safe Work Australia: model Code of Practice: Managing psychosocial hazards at work · WorkSafe Victoria: new psychological health regulations · SafeWork NSW: legislation · WorkSafe Queensland: People at Work (free survey) · Australian Human Rights Commission: positive duty
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