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ACT Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Legal Status

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ACT · Code of Practice WHS Act 2011 (ACT) > Codes of Practice > Psychosocial Hazards § NI 2023-482
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The Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).
It was approved by notifiable instrument NI2023-482, which commenced on 27 November 2023. It gives practical guidance on achieving the WHS standards required under the WHS Act and WHS Regulation; following it helps duty holders comply with their health and safety duties. Another method may be followed if it gives an equivalent or higher standard of work health and safety than the code. An inspector may refer to the code when issuing an improvement or prohibition notice. …
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The Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).
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3 Sep 2026 · New
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Which WHS law does this come from?

ACT Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Legal Status is a WHS requirement set out in Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work (ACT). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 (ACT) > Codes of Practice > Psychosocial Hazards § NI 2023-482.

What does this WHS obligation require?

ACT Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Legal Status is a WHS obligation under Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work (ACT). In short, The Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice is an approved code of practice under section 274 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (ACT).

What changed recently?

ACT Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Legal Status was last updated on 19 October 2026.

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Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Australian Capital Territory Australia

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First seenOct 2026