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OFFICIAL REGISTRATION SITE FOR THIS EVENT
AUSIT TAS Presents
Mediating Language Discordance in Legal Contexts
Hybrid Event
In-person: The Law Society of Tasmania, Hobart, or
online via Zoom
Friday 5 September 2025
12.30 pm - 2.00 pm AEST
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Registrations close midnight 3 September
Police interpreting and translating can be regarded as a sub-field of legal interpreting and translating. Although the ethical considerations in the police setting are largely in line with those in the broader field of legal interpreting and translating, careful attention is needed when working in this specialised field.
The legal PD event presented by Dr Miranda Lai will address the following topics:
- How interpreting works;
- How to achieve best possible communication through language mediation;
- Understanding police powers;
- Characteristics of police interviews and language;
- Linguistic and Non-linguistic challenges in police settings;
- How interpreting works in the legal context;
- How to achieve the best possible communication through language mediation.
This hybrid event can be attended either in person at the Law Society of Tasmania, 28 Murray Street, Hobart CBD, or online via Zoom. Please choose an in-person or online ticket when registering.
Our Presenter - Dr Miranda Lai
Dr Miranda Lai is an associate professor at RMIT University and a practising interpreter and translator.
Her research spans police interpreting, forensic transcription, vicarious trauma, and interpreter education.
She has co-authored key texts in the field, delivers training internationally, and is the current National Secretary of the Australian Institute of Interpreters and Translators (AUSIT).
In-Person Attendance
Our venue is the Law Society of Tasmania, 28 Murray Street, Hobart CBD (view on Google Maps).
Public transport: Convenient walk from all public transport in Hobart CBD.
Street Parking: In-street parking is available.
Online Attendance
The Zoom link for online attendance will be sent out 24 hours prior to the event. Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version of Zoom in preparation.
PD Logbook
Intermediate PD.
Please consult the NAATI Recertification Catalogue to allocate the relevant PD Points. Some activities can be included under different categories, so please choose the most appropriate category for your recertification purposes.
Certificates and Recordings
Webinar recordings and Certificates for PD purposes may take approximately two (2) weeks to be released following the event.
This is a live webinar event and will be recorded. The recording
will be shared with registrants.
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