Lost to translation: despite decades' of experience these interpreters can't apply for work

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With at least 90 years experience between them, three veteran translators and interpreters no longer qualify for the job under new national rules that take effect this month

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"The new certification system reflects the industry expectations of minimum standards of performance across various areas of competency," the spokesman said. Mr Bazzi said he "very reluctantly" decided to transition last month despite having worked as an interpreter for courts, police, government and international conferences since 1985. He has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in linguistics and translation from the University of Western Sydney awarded in 1998.

 

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Competent people fall victim to what appears to be nothing more than a make work wheeze for public servants.

One man stated they will not move over to the new accreditation system as a matter of principle despite it being free to do so. They still are qualified (false SMH title) but preference is given to those holding the new accreditation. So who's fault is it?

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