The Department of Health administers numerous Acts and regulations related to the health of Victorians.
Health legislation overview
Acts and regulations administered by the department covering general health, health services, mental health, public health.
Reforms to health regulation in Victoria
Legislative reforms to regulatory tools in health legislation and assisted reproductive treatment regulation.
Gene technology laws and regulations in Victoria
In Victoria, gene technology laws mirror Commonwealth laws. They protect people and the environment from the risks posed by genetically modified organisms.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022
Victoria's new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and the important changes.
Voluntary Assisted Dying Act
The Government believes all Victorians are entitled to quality end of life and palliative care, which relieves pain and suffering, and provides empowering support to family, friends and carers.
Health complaints legislation
The Act provides a framework to resolve complaints about health services, investigate and take regulatory action against general health service providers.
Health Records Act
The Health Records Act 2001 (the Act) created a framework to protect the privacy of individuals' health information, regulating the collection and handling of health information.
Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008
The Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations
Human Tissue Act 1982
The Act governs the removal of human tissue from the living or after death.
The Food Act 1984
Information for Victorian food businesses about complying with the Act and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.
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