authority, the perceived development of a hierarchical system of social work ... It is heartening that in a non regulatory environment, to date over 4,000 social work practi- .... teachers, barristers and solicitors and recently, real estate agents.
Social worker registration: A decade of development, debate and delivery
Introduction
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Current situation
ISSUE 25(3), 2013
AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND SOCIAL WORK
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