Managing legal requests for disclosure of test data and test materials
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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
What the changes to the TGA Code of Advertising mean for psychologists
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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
Psychologists discuss end-of-life care and choices
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"There is a lot of fear about being a burden, of potential symptoms, of moving into nursing homes – psychologists can assist with these issues and particularly around discussions about things within and outside of clients’ control"– roundtable participant.
"Existing e...
Published Apr 2018
APS professional practice guidelines on psychological assessment and the use of psychological tests
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These guidelines provide psychologists with a practice framework for conducting psychological assessments in accordance with the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct for Psychologists (the Code).
The guidelines provide practical guidance on applying the Code in t...
Last reviewed Nov 2025
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 Aug 2025
Ethics and the practice of couple and family therapy
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Couple and family therapists arguably face more ethical challenges than individually oriented therapists, yet codes of conduct and ethics have not always been of direct assistance. Often it seems that the principles lack the specificity to really attend to the issues at hand. ...
Published Jul 2017
Psychologists’ client records: A summary of State and Territory requirements
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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
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
Privacy Commissioner’s determination sees medical practitioner pay compensation to patient
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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
Making sound ethical decisions
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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