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2024 amendments strengthened duties to manage psychosocial hazards at work; the updated Code of Practice 2022 (amended 2024) provides practical compliance guidance.
The Work Health and Safety and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Qld) made amendments to the WHS framework including updates to the regulation of psychosocial hazards. The Code of Practice: Managing the risk of psychosocial hazards at work 2022 was updated in 2024. PCBUs must identify and manage psychosocial risks (e.g. bullying, harassment, work-related stress) using the hierarchy of controls. WorkSafe Queensland is the enforcement authority.
- What
- 2024 amendments strengthened duties to manage psychosocial hazards at work; the updated Code of Practice 2022 (amended 2024) provides practical compliance guidance.
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- worksafe.qld.gov.au
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
Psychosocial Hazards – WHS Regulation 2011 & 2024 Amendment is a WHS requirement set out in Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD). The relevant provision is Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 > Psychosocial Hazards (2024 amendments).
What does this WHS obligation require?
Psychosocial Hazards – WHS Regulation 2011 & 2024 Amendment is a WHS obligation under Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (QLD). In short, 2024 amendments strengthened duties to manage psychosocial hazards at work; the updated Code of Practice 2022 (amended 2024) provides practical compliance guidance.
What changed recently?
Psychosocial Hazards – WHS Regulation 2011 & 2024 Amendment was last updated on 26 August 2026.
