Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025

# Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025 ## What it does This bill creates a formal legal framework for the government's translation and interpreting services—a service that's been running since after World War II but didn't have its own dedicated legislation. It lets the government continue providing interpreters and translators for immigration, government services, and everyday access to essential services for people with limited English. ## Why it matters If you need a translator to access healthcare, legal services, or government support, this bill ensures those services have a proper legal foundation and can be funded and managed consistently. It also formalizes how much the government can charge for these services. ## Key details - **Starts immediately** — The law takes effect the day after the Governor-General signs it - **Four key purposes** — Supporting immigration, government operations, equity of access for non-English speakers, and filling gaps that states and territories can't cover - **Fees allowed** — The government can charge fees for translation and interpreting services (the specific amounts aren't in this bill but will be set separately)

🔒 Voting closed — this bill has been decided by parliament