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.

Social Workers Registration Legislation Amendment Bill