Description of Conduct

The Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) sought re-authorisation of its arrangements to collectively negotiate on behalf of, and advise, translators and interpretors, in relation to their terms of engagement, rates of pay, and other terms of contracts for service. 

On 31 July 2019, the ACCC has decided to re-authorise the Association of Professional Engineers, Scientists and Managers, Australia (APESMA) to continue to collectively negotiate terms of engagement of members who provide translator and interpreter services, primarily to Government departments as independent contractors, and to advise them in relation to appropriate fee levels and other terms of contracts for service.

The ACCC has authorised these arrangements for a further 10 years.

The ACCC’s determination came into force on 22 August 2019. 

Applicant(s)

  • The Association of Professional Engineers Scientists Managers Australia

Authorisation number(s)

  • AA1000440-1