We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to them and their cultures and to Elders past and present.

Recommended National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Courts and Tribunals

Recommended National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Courts and Tribunals published by The Judicial Council on Cultural Diversity.

National Standards for working with Interpreters in Australian Courts and Tribunalss

National Standards for Working with Interpreters in Australia's Courts and Tribunals – paper delivered by the (now former) Chief Justice of Western Australia, His Honour Wayne Martin AC, at the David Malcom Justice Centre in Perth on 17 May 2017

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The Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT) is the national association for the translating and interpreting profession.
Members adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and follow continuous professional development. This gives you the opportunity to choose from a pool of experienced and qualified translators and interpreters.
AUSIT is committed to providing a forum for exchange, fostering the development of professional relationships with fellow translators & interpreters, agencies and language service users, government departments, tertiary institutions and other industry stakeholders, and promoting ethics and quality standards through the industry.
AUSIT holds events and training workshops throughout the year to provide members the best opportunities to grow as translators & interpreters. This includes two signature events - the AUSIT National Biennial Conference and the AUSIT Excellence Awards.