There is no right to an interpreter in civil proceedings in Queensland; the provision of an interpreter remains a matter of judicial discretion under the Dairy Farmers v [name withheld] framework. Where a party's own court documents demonstrate English literacy and there is no evidence of inability to speak or understand English, the party is not entitled to an interpreter. The Queensland Courts interpreter guideline is not binding and provides that in civil proceedings the cost of an interpreter is borne by the party requiring one.
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