Recommendation 62

Take urgent measures for the implementation of the recommendations of the UNHCR, the United Nations Human Rights Treaty Bodies and Special Procedures as regards asylum seekers and illegal migrants
State
Belarus
Issue
Implementation of recommendations and follow-up
Population group
Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers
Australian Government Agency and/or Jurisdiction
• Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Australia's Response
Notes (will further consider)
Australia's Position

 

The Australian Government considers all recommendations made by the UN human rights treaty bodies, the UNHCR and Special Procedures Mandate Holders of the Human Rights Council.

The Australian Government will continue to cooperate with all Special Procedures Mandate Holders including maintaining standing invitations to visit Australia.

The Australian Government hosted visits from five Special Rapporteurs in 2016 and 2017:

  • Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
  • Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants
  • Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance
  • Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences
  • Special Rapporteur on the rights of Indigenous peoples.

The Australian Government will review all recommendations put forward by the Special Procedures Mandate Holders and respond accordingly.