Interpreting fees
If you use interpreting services, you may have to pay a fee.
Some services are free for Northern Territory (NT) Government agencies and non-government community organisations.
Who can access free interpreting services
You can access free interpreting services if you're one of the following:
- childcare centre funded and managed by a NT council
- library managed by an NT council
- an NT-based community, non-profit organization or non-government organisation, that offers casework and emergency services without substantial government funding
- an NT government agency that deals with:
- Australian citizens
- permanent residents
- temporary visa holders - excludes visa breaches.
Services are available to help people get involved in work, education, and their communities.
Our free services include support with:
- education
- healthcare
- housing
- jobs
- personal or family emergencies.
Certain activities such as form filling, research groups, or workshops may come with a cost.
Who needs to pay for interpreting services
You need to pay for interpreting services if you're one of the following:
- private individual
- business
- political party or member of the Legislative Assembly
- religious organisation
- ethnic community group
- federal government agency
- NT government business organisation like Charles Darwin University or TIO.
Fees for face to face or on site interpreting
All interpreting fees exclude GST. A 20% service delivery fee will be added to all assignments.
The fees will vary depending on what level of interpreter you need.
For information about interpreter credential levels, go to the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters website.
Standard hours
Standard hours are 8am to 5pm weekdays.
| Time | Certified interpreter | Certified provisional interpreter | Non accredited/recognised practising |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum fee - up to 2 hours | $124.46 | $104.46 | $84.46 |
| Each half hour or part thereafter | $31.12 | $26.12 | $21.12 |
After hours
After hour bookings incur a fee from 6pm to 6am on weekdays, plus weekends and public holidays.
| Time | Certified interpreter | Certified provisional interpreter | Non accredited/recognised practising |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum fee - up to 2 hours | $186.69 | $156.69 | $126.69 |
| Each half hour or part thereafter | $46.67 | $39.17 | $31.67 |
Interpreter travel and accommodation
You must pay for interpreter travel and accommodation if required.
Cancellations
Only bookings made in advance are accepted.
To cancel a booking you must give 24 hours notice before your scheduled start time. Failure to do so will incur the specified fee.
For example, if your appointment time is 10am, you must cancel your appointment by 10am the day before.
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