The Psychology Board of Australia sets the standards for safe and effective practice as a psychologist in Australia. Professional practice standards define the practice and behaviour of psychologists and include:

• Professional competencies for psychologists
• Code of conduct

Professional competencies for psychologists

The Professional competencies for psychologists describe the threshold competencies for initial and continuing registration as a psychologist in Australia. The professional competencies articulate the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviours, values, and other attributes required to allow an individual to practise safely and effectively as a psychologist.

Code of conduct

The Board has adopted the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics for the profession.

Until the Board has developed a code of conduct, compliance with the APS Code of Ethics is a requirement of registration as a psychologist in Australia.