Legislation & Regulation

This page provides an access point to legislation and regulation related information on the Victorian Government Health Information website.
What's new
Health Professions Registration Act 2005 - in operation as of 1 July 2007
New Statewide Policy for Credentialling and Defining the Scope of Clinical PracticeA statewide Victorian Policy has now been developed which builds on the work already undertaken at the National and the Victorian Regional and Rural levels.
Radiation Safety Standards available for comment
Costing study for Cemeteries and Crematoria
Legislation & Regulation A - Z index
An A to Z index of information covered by Victorian Government Health Information website for use in conjunction with the Legislation and Regulation pages.
Related topics
Health Legislation A selection of Victorian legislation and supporting information relevant to health service providers
Medical Treatment ActA comprehensive site of information to help raise awareness of the Medical Treatment Act 1988
Statutory Immunity Information for Public Hospitals and Health Services General information for Victorian Public Hospitals and the Application Process
Pest Control Licencing in VictoriaA site containing information specifically for the pest control industry in Victoria.
Human TissueInformation about post-mortem examinations, autopsy and strontium 90 and the Human Tissue Act 1982.
Health Act ReviewThe Public Health Group, Department of Human Services is conducting a review of the Health Act 1958 to ensure that Victoria has a modern legislative framework to support current and future directions for public health.
Cemeteries and Crematoria The site provides information about Public cemeteries, crematoria and cemetery trusts in Victoria, Victoria's Cemeteries and Crematoria Program, Legislation governing the operations of Victoria's cemetery and crematorium system (and review of the legislation), Implementation of the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003 and Guidelines and licensing.
Tobacco reforms Information on Victoria's anti-tobacco strategy comprising the regulation of the sale and display of tobacco products, reduction of environmental tobacco smoke through legislation, as well as a range of tobacco education and smoking cessation interventions.
Environmental Health This site offers material maintained by the Department of Human Services as well as selected links to environmental health material produced by others across Australia and internationally.
Food safety Comprehensive information for food service businesses and food auditors regarding compliance with the Food Standards code.
Credentialling and Defining the Scope of Clinical PracticeA statewide Victorian Policy has now been developed which builds on the work already undertaken at the National and the Victorian Regional and Rural levels.
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