sec.54ABDefinitions

sec.54AB Definitions

In this part— accurately , in relation to interpreting, translating or sight translating, means— resulting in the optimal and complete transfer of the meaning of the other language into English and of English into the other language; and preserving the content and intent of the other language or English (as the case may be) without omission or distortion, including matters the interpreter may consider inappropriate or offensive. code of conduct means the code of conduct for interpreters set out in schedule 5A. interpret means to carry out the process by which spoken or signed language is conveyed from one language (known as the source language) to another language (known as the target language) orally. other language means a spoken or signed language other than English. recognised agency means— the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI); or another entity approved by the Chief Justice to be a recognised agency for the purposes of this part. sight translate means to carry out the process by which an interpreter or translator presents a spoken or signed interpretation of a written text. translate means to carry out the process by which written language is conveyed from one language (known as the source language) to another language (known as the target language) in written form. r 54AB ins 2024 SL No. 56 s 6

• (a) resulting in the optimal and complete transfer of the meaning of the other language into English and of English into the other language; and
• (b) preserving the content and intent of the other language or English (as the case may be) without omission or distortion, including matters the interpreter may consider inappropriate or offensive.
• (a) the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI); or
• (b) another entity approved by the Chief Justice to be a recognised agency for the purposes of this part.