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17. The Minister for Higher Education and Employment Services in co-operation with the relevant state and territory ministers and teacher training institutions ensure that:
· the availability of language teacher and linguistics training to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people be substantially increased. (paragraph 5.43)
18. additional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander training bodies, particularly those with experience in providing remote area teacher training programs, be encouraged to offer on-site language teacher and linguistic training. (paragraph 5.43)
19. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language training institutions should also provide interpreter training. (paragraph 5.43)
20. language teacher, linguistics and interpreter training should be undertaken in co-ordination with prospective employers to ensure graduates will be employed. (paragraph 5.43)
21. The Minister for Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs ensure that NAATI accreditation procedures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language interpreters and translators are reviewed to better recognise demonstrated experience and not necessarily require tertiary qualifications as a pre-requisite. (paragraph 5.44)