08/10/2025
Keeping Psychology Practice Current. New APS Guidelines Integrated
The Code of Conduct for Psychologists continues to evolve and so must our understanding of it.
In September 2025, the APS released two new Professional Practice Guidelines to support psychologists in navigating complex ethical and legal decisions:
1. Reporting Abuse, Neglect and Criminal Activity (including Mandatory Reporting and Notifications)
Clarifies confidentiality limits, reporting duties across jurisdictions, and documentation standards.
2. Providing Psychological Services in Forensic Contexts
Outlines best practice for psychologists working within or alongside the legal system with guidance on impartiality, consent in mandated settings, and strict boundaries around dual roles and the use of AI in forensic work.
We’ve now woven these updates into From Principles to Practice: A Psychologist’s Guide to the 2025 Code of Conduct to keep our participants fully aligned with current expectations.
Continuous learning isn’t just about compliance, it’s about maintaining public trust and professional integrity in a rapidly changing landscape.
📘 Learn more or access the updated course here:
https://www.benchmarkpsychology.com.au/course/code-of-conduct
Practical CPD course for psychologists on the 2025 Code of Conduct. Apply ethics with confidence through case studies, tools, and reflection.