36Use of interpreters

36 Use of interpreters

36 Use of interpreters

(1) An interpreter may be used in Commission proceedings only if the interpreter is a NAATI-certified interpreter.

(2) However, the President may approve an interpreter for Commission proceedings even though the interpreter is not a NAATI-certified interpreter if—

(a) there are currently no NAATI-certified interpreters for the language requiring translation in the proceedings, or

(b) the President determines it is necessary to approve the interpreter because of the unavailability of NAATI-certified interpreters.

(3) In this rule—

NAATI-certified interpreter means an interpreter certified by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).