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Under Managing psychosocial hazards at work · made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011

Commonwealth Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Scope

Legislation date 1 Nov 2024
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FEDERAL · Code of Practice Managing psychosocial hazards at work > Overview
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The Commonwealth COP (F2024L01380, in force 1 Nov 2024) provides practical guidance to PCBUs on managing psychosocial hazards under the WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulation.
The Work Health and Safety (Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work) Code of Practice 2024 (F2024L01380), administered by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, came into force 1 November 2024. It applies to all PCBUs covered by the Commonwealth WHS Act 2011. Compared to predecessor guidance, the Code introduced Fatigue, Intrusive Surveillance, and Job Insecurity as recognised psychosocial hazards. …
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The Commonwealth COP (F2024L01380, in force 1 Nov 2024) provides practical guidance to PCBUs on managing psychosocial hazards under the WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulation.
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1 Nov 2024 · New
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Which WHS law does this come from?

Commonwealth Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Scope is a WHS requirement set out in Managing psychosocial hazards at work (FEDERAL). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (FEDERAL). The relevant provision is Managing psychosocial hazards at work > Overview.

What does this WHS obligation require?

Commonwealth Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Scope is a WHS obligation under Managing psychosocial hazards at work (FEDERAL). In short, The Commonwealth COP (F2024L01380, in force 1 Nov 2024) provides practical guidance to PCBUs on managing psychosocial hazards under the WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulation.

What changed recently?

Commonwealth Code of Practice: Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work — Overview and Scope was last updated on 26 August 2026.

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Managing psychosocial hazards at work Work Health and Safety Act 2011 Federal Australia

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First seenAug 2026