All Australia Comparison
While the Model WHS Laws provide a national template, each jurisdiction maintains specific regulations, codes of practice, and enforcement focuses regarding psychological health at work.
Legislative Framework Comparison
Cross-reference the Primary Act and Psychosocial Regulations across every Australian jurisdiction.
| Jurisdiction | Primary Act | Psychosocial Regulation | Compliance Status |
|---|---|---|---|
QLD Queensland Australian State | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) Primary Legislation | Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 Implementing Model Laws | Model Harmonised |
NSW New South Wales Australian State | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW) Primary Legislation | Work Health and Safety Regulation 2025 Implementing Model Laws | Model Harmonised |
VIC Victoria Australian State | Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (Vic) Primary Legislation | Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025 (commenced 1 December 2025) Non-Model Framework | Non-Model Variant |
WA Western Australia Australian State | Work Health and Safety Act 2020 (WA) Primary Legislation | Work Health and Safety (General) Regulations 2022 Implementing Model Laws | Model Harmonised |
SA South Australia Australian State | Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA) Primary Legislation | Work Health and Safety Regulations 2012 Implementing Model Laws | Model Harmonised |
TAS Tasmania Australian State | Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas) Primary Legislation | Work Health and Safety Regulations 2022 Implementing Model Laws | Model Harmonised |
ACT ACT Australian State | Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT) Primary Legislation | Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 Implementing Model Laws | Model Harmonised |
NT Northern Territory Australian State | Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011 Primary Legislation | Work Health and Safety (National Uniform Legislation) Regulations Implementing Model Laws | Model Harmonised |
Harmonisation Note
The Model WHS laws have been implemented in most jurisdictions (ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS and WA). Victoria has not yet implemented the Model WHS laws but maintains similar duties for psychosocial health.
Evidence Standard
PsychProof maps all forensic logs to the specific regulations of your site's jurisdiction. Changing your site state will automatically update the regulatory citations on new evidence records.
The 2022–2025 Shift
With Victoria's Psychological Health Regulations commencing in December 2025, the national legislative shift is now complete across all Australian jurisdictions.
This move shifted psychological safety from a "general duty" to a specific, prescriptive risk management obligation that requires documented evidence of hazard identification and the hierarchy of controls.
Audit Readiness
Inspectors now look for more than just a policy. They expect a verifiable history of monitoring and consultation.
State Variations
While harmonised, states like NSW have more prescriptive requirements for the Hierarchy of Controls than others.