While competition regulators are wary of the potential for some occupational and professional licensing schemes to erect excessive barriers against entry, Australia has a lengthy history of regulation in this area as a critical means to protect consumers.

What is the value of professional associations to the good that professions do? And what do professional associations achieve that state regulation or leaving it to the market alone could not?’

The publication of this book marks the 21st anniversary of professional standards legislation in Australia and celebrates the contribution standards legislation has made to society.