Legislative Council - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, Second Session (54-2)
2020-03-25 Daily Xml

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The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (14:57): Supplementary question arising from the answer: the minister mentioned interpreting services. Can the minister outline what sorts of languages are involved in those services, and also if the information being given to those who use the services is distributed in various languages?

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (Minister for Human Services) (14:57): The comments I made were in relation to ensuring that we continue to provide the existing work through the interpreting translating services. My advice is that it employs over 380 interpreters and translators of 114 languages and dialects. Wherever possible, the ITC employs NAATI, which is the national accreditation authority for translators and qualified or credentialled interpreters and translators. In this current calendar year, it's partnering with Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, TAFE SA and NAATI to develop and deliver a new model for Aboriginal language interpreting services.