Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
Australia praises the advocates who support accountability and put their lives at risk to advance human rights. We condemn reprisals against civil society and human rights defenders.
Through the work of Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, Australia is driving progress on the principles, implementation measures, and remedies needed to combat violence against children online.
On behalf of Australia, New Zealand and Canada, we welcome the Special Rapporteur’s report celebrating the achievements of human rights defenders since the adoption of the Declaration on Human Rights Defenders 25 years ago.
Australia is deeply concerned by the scale and extent of torture crimes being perpetrated by national authorities and public officials across the globe.
Australia recognises the importance of moving away from traditional service and support models based on impairments to focus on the creation of universal systems which support the rights and agency of all people.
Australia condemns all discrimination and persecution based on religion or belief. We are committed to protecting the rights of all people to adopt, manifest, change or leave any religion or belief.
Urgent and impactful climate and environmental action is a top priority for Australia, thus bidding to co-host COP31 in 2026 in partnership with the Pacific.
Australia welcomes efforts to identify good practices in providing reparations for child victims and survivors and look forward to sharing Australia’s experience during the Special Rapporteur’s upcoming visit to Australia.
We urge Lebanon to abide by its international human rights obligations to take all necessary measures to safeguard, in law and in practice, the full independence and impartiality of the Lebanese judiciary.
