AUSIT’s review of its Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct is a key project led by the Ethics and Professional Practice Committee (EPPC). The review began in August 2025 and is being undertaken by a dedicated Working Group comprising AUSIT members, including office-bearers, academics, educators, researchers and practising translators and interpreters.
The Working Group brings expertise in spoken and sign language interpreting and translation across a range of fields, including legal, health, education, community, and commercial settings, and represents diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Working Group members include:
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Saeed Khosravi — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Persian <> English), AUSIT Vice President (Ethics & Professional Practice)
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Dr Jim Hlavac — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Croatian/German <> English), Chair, Ethics and Professional Practice Committee
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Dr Sandra Hale — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Spanish <> English), Professor, UNSW Sydney (Legal Interpreting)
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Dr Ineke Crezee — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Dutch <> English), Professor, Auckland University of Technology (Health Interpreting)
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Dr Mustapha Taibi — NAATI Certified Translator (Arabic <> English), Professor, Western Sydney University (Translation)
Additional members appointed by the National Council include:
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Dr Kirri Dangerfield — NAATI Certified Interpreter (Auslan <> English), La Trobe University
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Sophia Ra — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Korean <> English), Macquarie University / UNSW Sydney
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Edward Sailor — Translator & NAATI Certified Provisional Interpreter (Yumplatok/Torres Strait Islander Creole <> English), Grass Roots Advisory Services
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Suzan Piper — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Indonesian <> English), UNSW Sydney
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Stefania Zen — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Italian <> English), Northern Health
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Patricia Argüello de Avila — NAATI Certified Translator/Interpreter (Spanish <> English), Chair, AUSIT Advocacy Committee
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Michele Miller — NAATI Certified Translator (Japanese to English), Australia–Japan Society of NSW Inc.
The Working Group will collaborate with key stakeholders throughout the review process to ensure the revised Code reflects the evolving needs of the translating and interpreting profession. The release date for the updated Code of Ethics will be announced in due course.