Social worker registration: A decade of development, debate and delivery

The Social Workers Registration Act was enacted into Aotearoa New Zealand law in April 2003 and provides the framework for the registration of social workers. In general the Act prescribes entitlement to and criteria for registration; competence and fitness to practise social work; and discipline and complaints procedures. A decade later, this discussion will explore the current situation and future challenges facing social worker registration in Aotearoa New Zealand.