Department of Health

Health legislation

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.
COVID-19

Settlement of Towers class action

Settlement of Towers class action – Supreme Court of Victoria (S ECI 2021 00826).

Reviewed 08 January 2026

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