From piperalderman.com.au: Australia is tightening regulations regarding psychosocial risks in the workplace due to rising WorkCover claims related to mental health conditions, which are the most costly injury claims.

Safe Work Australia implemented model psychosocial regulations in April 2022, mandating employers to identify and manage psychosocial hazards without a prescribed hierarchy of control.

States like New South Wales and Queensland have adopted these regulations, with Victoria set to finalize its own regulations by December 2025, imposing significant obligations on employers to manage psychosocial risks effectively.