Hon CARMEL SEPULONI: The Government invested just over $2 million in Budget 2019 to support the Social Workers Registration Board's implementation of mandatory registration over two years. In another step forward, I've asked the Social Workers Registration Board to act as the lead agency on workforce planning, in a move to strengthen the profession. They are also looking into a scope of practice which will provide a high level description of social work practice. These actions are aimed to encourage more social workers into the profession and underlines the Government's plan to support healthier, safer, and more connected communities.