
Current employer obligations
The new Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations have been made and will commence on 1 December 2025.
Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (OHS Act), employers must provide and maintain a working environment for their employees, including contractors, that is safe and without risks to health, so far as reasonably practicable.
In Section 5 of the OHS Act, health is defined as including psychological health.
What is psychological health?
Psychological health: Employer responsibilities

Psychological Health Regulations: A focus on risk management
Learn about the new psychological health regulations that will commence in December 2025 with a focus on risk management and understanding your obligations as a duty holder.
Psychological health topics
Protecting The Mental Health Of Workers In Victoria
Deputy Premier and Minister for WorkSafe and the TAC Ben Carroll has announced the new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations (Psychological Health) 2025 have been made and will commence on 1 December.
Psychological health updates
Get the latest information about psychological health, including updates about new regulations, tools and resources.