Our current economic environment places increasing pressure on organisations to do more with less – to improve efficiencies, employee productivity and profitability with fewer resources. One consequence is a greater need to use valid recruitment methods to make correct selecti...

Published Jun 2017

Last reviewed Jul 2018

The paper provides a summary of the standards and guidelines for best practice and recommends elements of good testing practice. The paper explores the factors driving the increase in online testing and the different settings where it is used. The paper provides a summary o...

Last reviewed Jul 2020

Globalisation and the increasing need for speed and efficiency in test administration and subsequent decision making have driven a marked increase in the use of online psychological testing within organisational settings in recent years. One of the major global test providers,...

Published Jun 2017

The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025.  The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...

Last reviewed Jan 2026

The Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct came into effect for all registered psychologists practicing in Australia on 1 Dec 2025.  The following resource will be updated to align with the new Code of Conduct. This resource should be read in conjunction with the Code o...

Last reviewed Jan 2026

Psychological tests can play a crucial role in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of athletes and performing artists, and evaluating the effectiveness of psychological skills training programs. However, the use of psychological tests within the sport psychology field has...

Published Jun 2017

The development and application of psychological assessment is considered one of the major achievements of psychologists in the last century. When applied appropriately, it can offer behavioural insight in many areas of decision-making and self-understanding otherwise inaccess...

Published Jun 2021

The statement provides the APS position about the use of psychological tests and testing. The statement includes information about the selection, administration, scoring and interpretation of psychological tests and access to test data. View position statement  

Last reviewed Jan 2018

This article outlines key considerations for a psychologist where a court report has been requested although it was not part of the original terms of engagement. This request might come from a client, from a lawyer acting for a client, or directly from the court such as the fa...

Published Jun 2017