National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
NAATI
1977 – 1983
National body that set professional standards for translators and interpreters in Australia and accredited practitioners by testing and by approving training courses.
How it came into existence
Established by the Commonwealth Government in 1977 to set standards and accredit translators and interpreters, at a time of growing demand for language services for migrants.
How it ended
Incorporated in 1983 as National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters Ltd, a company owned jointly by the Commonwealth, state and territory governments, and so ceased to be a Commonwealth body (year of incorporation not confirmed).
Main functions
- Setting standards for translating and interpreting
- Accreditation testing of translators and interpreters
- Approval of translating and interpreting courses
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs.
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Sources
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