Australia is a stable, democratic and culturally diverse nation with a highly skilled workforce and one of the strongest performing economies in the world.
The DPRK delegate referring to people as “human scum” is abhorrent and falls far, far short of the dignified language required and expected in this body.
Australia welcomes the progress made by Dominica since its last review, including the decision by Dominica’s High Court to decriminalise same-sex relations.
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 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.
We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of Ukraine within its internationally recognized borders, extending to its territorial waters.
