Interpreting and Translating Code of Ethics

The country's leading interpreting and translating association is the Australian Institute of Interpreters & Translators (AUSIT). Representatives of the organization commit to a highly detailed Code of Ethics and strive professional development. This allows the members of the community the opportunity to choose among several options of competent and experienced interpreters as well as translators. The most significant publication of AUSIT is the Code of Ethics. Mainly in Australia and New Zealand, this is acknowledged as establishing the norms for the ethical behaviour of interpreters and translators. The Code of Ethics sets out the fundamental principles that determine how the profession should be conducted.