The obligation
Where the Regulations require medical examination or health monitoring, the employer must inform the employee, pay for it and keep reports confidential.
Regulation 19 applies if, under the Regulations, an employer is required to ensure an employee is medically examined or that other health monitoring is conducted. The employer must give the employee information about the purpose, and the type or nature, of the examination or monitoring. The examination or monitoring is to be undertaken at the employer's expense.
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- What
- Where the Regulations require medical examination or health monitoring, the employer must inform the employee, pay for it and keep reports confidential.
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- content.legislation.vic.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Medical examinations, health monitoring and confidentiality of reports is a WHS requirement set out in Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). It is made under Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004 (VIC). The relevant provision is Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 > Part 2.1 – General duties.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Medical examinations, health monitoring and confidentiality of reports is a WHS obligation under Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2017 (VIC). In short, Where the Regulations require medical examination or health monitoring, the employer must inform the employee, pay for it and keep reports confidential.
What changed recently?
Medical examinations, health monitoring and confidentiality of reports was last updated on 19 October 2026.