Translators and Interpreters Australia

Translators and Interpreters Australia Translators and Interpreters Australia is the trade union for workers providing translation, and interpreting services right across Australia.

As a union of working translators and interpreters, so we know the issues, and we are working together from within to address the barriers to secure work and fair pay in our industry. We are part of the Professionals Australia network with more than 20,000 union members across Australia. We bring T&Is together not only to work for better wages and to ensure your rights are protected but also to help resolve the issues facing our profession.

One Nation says cutting interpreters is about efficiency. It isn't. It's cost shifting, from a funded, professional serv...
13/07/2026

One Nation says cutting interpreters is about efficiency. It isn't. It's cost shifting, from a funded, professional service onto patients who get the wrong diagnosis, defendants who don't understand the charges against them, and families calling Triple Zero who can't be understood when it matters most. Without interpreters, doctors, police and judges can't provide safe, accurate services to a fifth of the population, and that bill shows up later in legal liability and preventable harm. Translators & Interpreters is calling on all parties to rule this out.

Tonight at 6pm AEST, we're launching the Language Services Workforce Code, a proposal for fairer pay, stronger condition...
20/05/2026

Tonight at 6pm AEST, we're launching the Language Services Workforce Code, a proposal for fairer pay, stronger conditions and real professional standards across the sector.

Government decision-makers don't move on proposals alone.

They move when they see a workforce that is organised and engaged. If you translate or interpret in Australia, or you know someone who does, this is the moment to show up.

Register to get the link (and bring someone with you): bit.ly/4nFquWT

Union member Voula Tomaras spoke with SBS Greek about why professional interpreting is essential for non-english speakin...
11/12/2025

Union member Voula Tomaras spoke with SBS Greek about why professional interpreting is essential for non-english speaking communities, especially in health settings, and why you should always insist on a certified interpreter.

But interpreting profession is becoming increasingly unsustainable as low wages, insecure work and weak procurement standards drive de-professionalisation. This is putting our communities at risk.

We are asking interpreters and supporters to stand with us in demanding a sustainable, properly regulated profession. Please sign and share the open letter to the Federal Minister for Multicultural Affairs, Anne Aly: https://www.megaphone.org.au/petitions/a-unified-call-for-a-stronger-language-services-workforce

Listen to Voula’s interview on SBS Greek:
https://www.sbs.com.au/language/greek/el/podcast/sbs-greek

Across the interpreting industry, too many companies refuse to pay interpreters when a call fails after pickup. It is un...
02/12/2025

Across the interpreting industry, too many companies refuse to pay interpreters when a call fails after pickup. It is unfair, and it forces workers to absorb the cost of technical faults they didn’t cause.

That’s why the decision by All Graduates to reverse their unpaid sub-60-second policy matters. Their CEO acted quickly and fairly, showing leadership the rest of the industry should follow.

Here’s what happened 👇
❌ All Graduates had introduced a policy that would cut pay for short failed calls.
📣 Interpreters raised concerns.
✉️ We raised it immediately.
👂And the CEO listened, showed leadership and promptly withdrew the policy.

Interpreters will continue to receive the full minimum engagement every time they pick up a call.

If this company can do the right thing, others can too.
If you’re facing unfair practices, talk to your union!

Address

148-152 Miller Street
North Melbourne, VIC
3003

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+611300273762

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