[no bill text published] Powers for the Department Secretary to provide translating and interpreting services
Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
The Department Secretary can provide translating and interpreting services to the Commonwealth; this includes services for migrants and aliens
The Secretary can provide these services to States and Territories under specific arrangements
The Secretary can train and support translators and interpreters
The Secretary can charge fees for these services; unpaid fees are a debt owed to the Commonwealth
The Minister can make rules to carry out the Act; these rules cannot create offences or taxes
The Commonwealth confirms it had the power to make arrangements for these services before this Act started
The Secretary can delegate their powers in writing to an SES employee