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Ensure your organisation is ready to manage psychosocial risks for employees

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Roberto Garcia

Partner, Environment Health and Safety, EY Australia

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  • Samantha Thomas,
  • Ella Penny,
  • Emmett Graham
1 minute read 15 Oct 2025
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On 1 December 2025, new regulations come into effect to make clear the responsibility Victorian organisations have to manage psychosocial risks. This summary is designed to help you understand your obligations, the new requirements, and practical steps to compliance. 

Protecting the mental wellbeing of workers is not a new legislative requirement. However, the new regulations that come into effect on 1 December 2025 make clear the responsibilities of employers to proactively prevent the risk of harm posed by psychosocial hazards in the workplace. When similar regulation has been introduced across the country, regulators have historically targeted systems and structures to check compliance. 

How EY can help

When the regulator comes to your organisation, will you be prepared? Download this EY resource to understand:

  • Who is responsible for managing psychosocial risks under the new regulations
  • What must be in place to comply, including risk assessments, consultation, documentation, and control frameworks
  • How to demonstrate compliance and prepare for regulatory review

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About this article

Photographic portrait of Roberto C Garcia
Roberto Garcia
Partner, Environment Health and Safety, EY Australia
Helps improve business performance through leading health and safety practices. Believes that employee-led commercial success can be achieved by improving strategic focus and leadership standards.

Contributors

  • Samantha Thomas,
  • Ella Penny,
  • Emmett Graham
Related topics
Environment, health and safety

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