With new Psychological Health Regulations starting in Victoria on 1 December, psychosocial risk management is now essential for recruitment businesses. Here’s what we covered in our webinar with RCSA, from the legal changes and case law to practical steps you can take to protect your people and your business.

If you’ve been thinking, “We probably need to do something about these new psychosocial risk rules,” you’re not alone. Enforcement is ramping up, here’s what’s changed, why it matters, and how to take confident action.

From 1 December 2025, Victorian businesses will face new obligations under the OHS (Psychological Health) Regulations. These rules put workplace stressors, like bullying, high workloads, and toxic cultures, on the same legal footing as physical hazards. Here’s what the changes mean, and how to prepare.

A recent case shows that job transfers, even if reasonable, can still lead to liability if the new role harms an employee’s health. In Spicer v Tamworth [2025], the court found it wasn’t the transfer itself, but the post-transfer conditions that caused psychological injury, a key lesson for employers managing workplace changes.

As NSW rolls out mandatory psychological first aid (PFA) training under its Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy for First Responders, there’s a clear message: psychosocial support must move beyond crisis lines and pamphlets. This blog explores how recruitment and on-hire businesses — and indeed, any employer — can take practical steps to embed mental health support into everyday operations.

Victoria is set to introduce dedicated Occupational Health and Safety (Psychological Health) Regulations in December 2025, aligning with national standards. While key administrative proposals have been dropped, employers will still need to manage psychosocial risks systematically. Here’s what’s changing, what remains, and how to get prepared.