Boundaries and multiple relationships in line with the new PsyBA Code of conduct
APS Institute
As part of its commitment to supporting psychologists through regulatory change, the APS is delivering a webinar series designed to help members understand and apply the revised Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Code of conduct and updated PsyBA competencies.
This serie...
Introduction to the new PsyBA Code of conduct and Professional competencies for psychologists
APS Institute
As part of its commitment to supporting psychologists through regulatory change, the APS is delivering a webinar series designed to help members understand and apply the revised Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) Code of conduct and updated PsyBA Professional competencies f...
APS Code of Ethics
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At the 2007 APS AGM, its members adopted the proposed Code of Ethics, which superseded the previous version that was approved in September 1997.
In 2010 the Psychology Board of Australia adopted the APS Code of Ethics for the profession.
Access the APS Code of Ethics
Last reviewed Oct 2017
APS Professional practice guidelines on record keeping
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The APS practice guidelines are designed to assist member psychologists to comply with and meet their obligations under the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code).
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Last reviewed Feb 2026
APS Professional practice guidelines on privacy and confidentiality
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These guidelines are designed to support psychologists in meeting their ethical and professional obligations related to privacy and confidentiality, as detailed in the Psychology Board of Australia’s regulatory document for psychologists, the Code of conduct for psychologists ...
Last reviewed Feb 2026
Psychologists issue a code red for mental health as climate disasters continue to have an impact
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The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is urging action as more frequent and intense disasters continue to have an impact on the nation’s mental health.
In its 2023 Pre-Budget Submission, the APS has called on the Federal Government to commit to urgently funding more me...
Published Feb 2023
Mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse
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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
Destruction of client files
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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 Feb 2026
What the changes to the TGA Code of Advertising mean for psychologists
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InPsych
Originally published by Cliniko
Did you know that it’s illegal as a psychologist to endorse registered therapeutic goods? With more psychologists using social media as a way to engage with the general public, it’s important to be aware of your obligations (and avoid the pit...
Published Nov 2022
Managing legal requests for disclosure of test data and test materials
Member Only Resource
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