As our profession prepares to transition to the PsyBA Code of Conduct from 1 December 2025, we know many of you have questions about how this new framework will apply in everyday psychological practice.   To support you, we are running member-focused webinars on the new Cod...

Last reviewed Oct 2025

Last reviewed Jul 2025

Background The current APS Code of Ethics was approved by the APS at its AGM in September 2007. The previous version was approved in September 1997, and the one before that was in 1986. The last process of review took just under two years and involved transforming the 1997 ...

Published Jul 2017

The new PsyBA Code of Conduct and professional competencies are in effect. Access these APS resources to prepare for the transition.  With the Psychology Board of Australia’s new Code of Conduct and updated competency framework in effect, many psychologists will already be ...

Last reviewed Nov 2025

At the 2007 APS AGM, its members adopted the proposed Code of Ethics, which superseded the previous version that was approved in September 1997.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

At the 2007 APS AGM, its members adopted the proposed Code of Ethics, which superseded the previous version that was approved in September 1997.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

Psychology Board of Australia Code of Conduct As of 1 December 2025, psychologists are required to practice in accordance with the Psychology Board of Australia’s Code of Conduct, replacing the APS Code of Ethics as the profession’s regulatory framework. This change ...

Last reviewed Jul 2025

Expression of Interest Lodging an Expression of Interest Members of the APS who wish to lodge an Expression of Interest should complete the form. Applicants will need to: review the selection criteria and complete the background information statement in the appl...

Published Jul 2017

Background The current APS Code of Ethics was approved by the APS at its AGM in September 2007. The previous version was approved in September 1997, and the one before that was in 1986. Timeline and member consultation process In March 2017 the APS Board called for Ex...

Last reviewed Oct 2019

Sponsored Content from our partner Aon Confidentiality has long been the cornerstone of psychological practice in Australia. As trusted professionals, psychologists are not only ethically bound but also required to protect the sensitive information entrusted to them by clie...

Last reviewed Dec 2025