Human rights

Australia welcomes Bhutan’s successful conduct of the 2024 national elections and its ongoing efforts to promote and protect human rights.

Australia welcomes Portugal’s adoption of legislation and national action plans since its last review to combat domestic violence and prioritise the investigation of alleged crimes perpetrated by law enforcement officers.

Australia welcomes Côte d’Ivoire’s abolition of the death penalty for all crimes and ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights since its last review.

Australia welcomes the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s enactment of laws recognising the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Australia acknowledges Albania’s efforts to address concerns raised during its last review, including in relation to gender equality and the rights of ethnic minorities and LGBTQIA+ people.

Australia welcomes Norway’s sixth action plan against domestic violence, directed toward combating gender-based violence and violence against children and strengthening the investigative capacity of police and prosecutors.

List of statements given by Australia at the 47th session of the Universal Periodic Review.

Australia opposes the death penalty in all circumstances for all people. Australia's Strategy for Abolition of the Death Penalty outlines Australia’s position on the death penalty and guides our advocacy and action on advancing the goal of global abolition.

Australia acknowledges China’s participation in its fourth UPR cycle, but is disappointed that China did not accept any of the recommendations that Australia made or answer Australia’s advance questions.

List of statements given by Australia at the 46th session of the Universal Periodic Review