Managing Psychosocial Hazards in Victoria — Compliance Guide
Victoria operates under its own non-harmonised framework. The Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations 2025, which commenced 1 December 2025, impose specific obligations under the OHS Act 2004 — entirely separate from the WHS laws that apply in all other Australian jurisdictions. A key distinction: training and information cannot be an employer's only control measure for psychosocial risks. Employers with 50 or more staff who receive reportable psychosocial complaints must report to WorkSafe.
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How this differs from other jurisdictions
Victoria is not part of the harmonised WHS system. It places explicit constraints on using training as a sole control measure and requires larger employers to report psychosocial complaints directly to the regulator. See our Australian comparison page for details.
What inspectors look for in Victoria
WorkSafe Victoria inspectors enforce the OHS Act and look for a structured approach to risk identification and adherence to the Compliance Code, ensuring training is not relied on as the sole control measure.
Jurisdiction-specific obligations
Training constraint: Information, instruction, and training can only be relied on as the sole control measure if the hazard cannot otherwise be eliminated or reduced. 50+ Reporting: Employers with 50+ employees must report reportable psychosocial complaints to WorkSafe.
How PsychProof maps to Victoria obligations
The Victoria module in PsychProof is a separate configuration, ensuring records properly reflect the OHS Act 2004 (Vic) and the 2025 Regulations. It provides the structured reporting WorkSafe Victoria expects to see.
Important Notice
This information is general in nature and provided for awareness and documentation support only. It does not constitute legal, clinical, or professional advice. Regulatory obligations vary by jurisdiction and circumstances. Organisations should refer to relevant regulators or qualified professionals for advice specific to their situation.