S05E04 - Leigh Cox, Director of the Language Services Policy Section, Department of Home Affairs

In this episode of "Conversations: Interpreting & Translating," Fatih chats with Leigh Cox, Director of the Language Services Policy Section at the Department of Home Affairs. They discuss Leigh's work and its impact on interpreters, translators, and language service users.

Leigh talks about the main challenges in the translating and interpreting (T&I) field, sharing key issues he's noticed. The episode covers factors leading to interpreters leaving the profession and ways to tackle these issues for a sustainable future. Leigh also looks at how government procurement practices affect the quality and availability of interpreting services, offering some ideas for improvement.

Leigh also introduces the new national language services forum, explaining its goals and key participants, and gives an update on its progress.

Tune in to hear Leigh Cox's thoughts on the important issues and possible solutions in the language services sector, providing valuable insights for interpreters, translators, and industry stakeholders.

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