Introduced on April 13, the bill delays the repeal of an alternative ‘experience’ pathway to registration for a further 4 years to Feb 2028. First reading on May 9 and referred to the social services and community committee with National and Act opposed. Reported back on Aug 16 with Act opposing and National supporting just a 2 year extension. Second reading on Feb 1 with all parties in support and National indicating the bill would be amended in committee stage with a move to 2 years. That amendment and others were completed in the committee stage on Feb 15 and the bill completed its third reading on Feb 20 with all parties in favour.