The HRLRC has made a submission to the Attorney-General’s Department on information to be included in the Australian Government’s report to the Universal Periodic Review. The Australian Government has requested two-page submissions from the public to be provided by 16 April 2010.
The HRLRC’s submission:
- addresses positive developments that should be included in the Australian Government’s report; and
- identifies a number of areas of concern and challenge regarding the protection and promotion of human rights in Australia.
Further information on Australia’s review under the UPR process is available at http://www.hrlrc.org.au/content/topics/international-human-rights-mechanisms/universal-periodic-review-of-australia-in-february-2011/.
