Department of Health

Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019

A framework for the department, businesses, councils and individuals to protect the health and wellbeing of Victorians.

On 14 December 2019, the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019External Link (the regulations) came into operation. The regulations support the operation of the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 and provide a framework for businesses, councils, the Department of Health and individuals to protect the health and wellbeing of Victorians.

The regulations cover a range of measures to prevent and respond to the spread of infectious diseases and minimise public health risks associated with certain businesses, such as aquatic facilities, tattooists and businesses that perform skin penetration procedures.

The regulations include:

Amendments to the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019

Amendments have been made to the Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations 2019 to:

More information about notifiable conditions can be found at Notifiable infectious diseases, conditions and micro-organisms.

Regulations may be amended from time to time, please visit Public Health and Wellbeing Regulations on the Legislation Victoria website for updatesExternal Link .

Reviewed 26 February 2024

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