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In Australia the psychology profession is regulated by the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act ('the National Law') as in force in each state and territory of Australia.
The Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) is the National Board for the psychology profession that is established under the National Law. Board members are appointed by Ministerial Council (comprising Ministers of the governments of each state and territory and the Commonwealth with the portfolio responsible for health).
The Board has delegated functions to the Board include:
These functions are supported by Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). For information about legislation governing operations see Ahpra's Legislation and Publications pages.
The Board has delegated functions to national committees. They are the:
These committees make decisions about individual practitioners, based on national policies and standards set by the Board.
If you have an enquiry about your registration or about becoming a registered psychologist in Australia, contact Ahpra using the online enquiry form or by calling 1300 419 495.
To submit a complaint or concern about a registered psychologist, visit Ahpra’s make a complaint page.
Correspondence to the National Board can be sent to:
Chair Psychology Board of Australia G.P.O. Box 9958 Melbourne VIC 3001
You can use the online enquiry form to contact the board.
