Child protection advocates slam decision to scrap SA social worker registration scheme (opens original article in a new tab)

South Australia's government canceled a mandatory social worker registration scheme, drawing criticism from child protection advocates who said it endangered vulnerable people, while some sectors warned it could worsen workforce shortages. The government cited cost-of-living pressures as the reason.

• South Australian government scrapped mandatory social worker registration scheme
• Child protection advocates criticized decision as letting down vulnerable people
• Some sectors worried registration could worsen workforce shortages
• Government cited cost-of-living pressures as reason for cancellation
• Social workers' unions expressed surprise and concern over decision