RELEASE: REGISTRATION IN EVERYONE'S BEST INTEREST	»»

The registration of social workers will enhance the profession and help to protect New Zealanders from poor social work practice that can have devastating consequences, says the Minister of Social Services Steve Maharey.

THE FULL REPORT ONLINE

EXPLANATORY NOTE:	»»

PART 1:	»»

Preliminary

PART 2:	»»

Registration and practising certificates

PART 3:	»»

Competence and fitness

PART 4:	»»

Discipline

PART 5:	»»

Appeals

PART 6:	»»

Social Workers Registration Board and Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal

PART 7:	»»

Register and Registrar

PART 8:	»»

Miscellaneous, transitional, and consequential provisions

SCHEDULE 1:	»»

Provisions applying to Social Workers Registration Board

SCHEDULE 2:	»»

Provisions applying to Social Workers Complaints and Disciplinary Tribunal

SCHEDULE 3:	»»

Consequential amendments