Health legislation

Acts and regulations administered by the department covering general health, health services, mental health, public health.

Legislative reforms to regulatory tools in health legislation and assisted reproductive treatment regulation.

In Victoria, gene technology laws mirror Commonwealth laws. They protect people and the environment from the risks posed by genetically modified organisms.

Victoria's new Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022 and the important changes.

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.

The Act provides a framework to resolve complaints about health services, investigate and take regulatory action against general health service providers.

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.

The Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations

The Act governs the removal of human tissue from the living or after death.

Information for Victorian food businesses about complying with the Act and the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code.