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] | International cooperation (art. 32) 61.The Committee notes with concern that disability initiatives remain largely donor‑driven and time-bound, with limited government ownership and sustainability, that there is a lack of data on international cooperation resources allocated to disability-specific initiatives, that acc... | 61. The Committee notes with concern that disability initiatives remain largely donor‐driven and time-bound, with limited government ownership and sustainability, that there is a lack of data on international cooperation resources allocated to disability-specific initiatives, that accessibility and universal design are... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 7c0e4f7a-8b57-4c4e-8e97-bc53f13a2ac2 |
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"5.5 - Equal opportunities and... | International cooperation (art. 32) 62. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) T hrough human rights-based budgeting, adequate and sustainable domestic funding for disability ... | 62. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Through human rights-based budgeting, adequate and sustainable domestic funding for disability inclusion and social spending, reduc ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: d7935f46-3fd9-4f7d-be7f-5507b487226d |
4c42ccd3-fdef-484c-842b-da4e21ebef22 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Concerns/Observations | [
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] | National implementation and monitoring (art. 33) 63.The Committee notes with concern: (a)The fact that the mandate of the Office of the Ombudsman does not explicitly include the promotion and monitoring of the Convention and that cooperation with the Government on implementation remains limited; (b)The State Party’s na... | 63. The Committee notes with concern: (a) The fact that the mandate of the Office of the Ombudsman does not explicitly include the promotion and monitoring of the Convention and that cooperation with the Government on implementation remains limited; (b) The State Party’s narrow interpretation of the participation and i... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 4c42ccd3-fdef-484c-842b-da4e21ebef22 |
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] | National implementation and monitoring (art. 33) 64. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure that the mandate of the Office of the Ombudsman explicitly include s monitor... | 64. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in close consultation with and with the active involvement of persons with disabilities, through their representative organizations: (a) Ensure that the mandate of the Office of the Ombudsman explicitly includes monitoring of the Convention, strengthen cooperation mech... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 9d7f591e-f931-4f9f-aeb4-6e16432da0c2 |
5faab544-f6ad-4c3e-854d-d23ba069fff4 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
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"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
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] | Dissemination of information 65. The Committee emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations . With regard to urgent measures that must be taken, the Committee would like to draw the State P arty’s attention to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 6 , on ge... | 65. The Committee emphasizes the importance of all the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations . With regard to urgent measures that must be taken, the Committee would like to draw the State Party’s attention to the recommendations contained in paragraphs 6 , on general principles and obligatio... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 5faab544-f6ad-4c3e-854d-d23ba069fff4 |
1683d906-acfd-4563-85b0-d02327d0bb53 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
"WS"
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] | Dissemination of information 66. The Committee requests the State P arty to implement the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. It recommends that the State P arty transmit the concluding observations for consideration and action to members of the Government and Parliament, officials in rele... | 66. The Committee requests the State Party to implement the recommendations contained in the present concluding observations. It recommends that the State Party transmit the concluding observations for consideration and action to members of the Government and Parliament, officials in relevant ministries , local authori... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 1683d906-acfd-4563-85b0-d02327d0bb53 |
dd009144-d7a2-4d13-ae1a-c21e72a13687 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
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] | Dissemination of information 67. The Committee requests the State Party to disseminate the present concluding observations widely, including to non-governmental organizations and organizations of persons with disabilities, and to persons with disabilities themselves and members of their families, in national and minori... | 67. The Committee requests the State Party to disseminate the present concluding observations widely, including to non-governmental organizations and organizations of persons with disabilities, and to persons with disabilities themselves and members of their families, in national and minority languages, including sign ... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: dd009144-d7a2-4d13-ae1a-c21e72a13687 |
130e05b9-40bd-402a-be81-721d6f4aa0d2 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
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] | Dissemination of information 68. The Committee strongly encourages the State Party to involve civil society organizations, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities, in the preparation of its next periodic report. | 68. The Committee strongly encourages the State Party to involve civil society organizations, in particular organizations of persons with disabilities, in the preparation of its next periodic report. | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: 130e05b9-40bd-402a-be81-721d6f4aa0d2 |
a254226b-9edd-4c63-871c-015e7b9af887 | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | CRPD | 2026-04-08 | 2,026 | Recommendations | [
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] | Next periodic report 69. The combined second to fifth periodic reports are in principle due on 2 January 2035, under the simplified reporting procedure. The Committee will establish and communicate the exact due date of the combined periodic reports of the State Party in line with a future clear and regularized schedul... | 69. The combined second to fifth periodic reports are in principle due on 2 January 2035, under the simplified reporting procedure. The Committee will establish and communicate the exact due date of the combined periodic reports of the State Party in line with a future clear and regularized schedule for reporting by St... | Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities | WS | CRPD/C/WSM/CO/1 | 2026 | DocumentId: 74b4bb5f-8c22-4c05-af4c-bc430015734e | AnnotationId: a254226b-9edd-4c63-871c-015e7b9af887 |
3116852b-07b2-4b90-b5f1-ae444c54aee4 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
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] | B.Positive aspects 3.The Committee welcomes legislative, institutional and policy measures adopted by the State Party to strengthen the protection of economic, social and cultural rights, including the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022; the adoption of human rights ac... | 3. The Committee welcomes legislative, institutional and policy measures adopted by the State Party to strengthen the protection of economic, social and cultural rights, including the Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022; the adoption of human rights acts in the Australi... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 3116852b-07b2-4b90-b5f1-ae444c54aee4 |
c8e130e8-c93a-4171-993c-2ef6bbedf144 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
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4319c073-fabc-48f0-8072-76284372058e | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
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] | Domestic application of the Covenant 6.The Committee welcomes the adoption of human rights legislation in certain states and territories. It takes note of the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights on the State Party’s human rights framework and the model human rights act proposed in that context, ... | 6. The Committee welcomes the adoption of human rights legislation in certain states and territories. It takes note of the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights on the State Party’s human rights framework and the model human rights act proposed in that context, which includes economic, social and ... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 4319c073-fabc-48f0-8072-76284372058e |
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9e64f2d8-cbc6-4cc0-9815-4ed3684f3ed1 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
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] | National human rights institution 8.The Committee welcomes the reaccreditation of the Australian Human Rights Commission with A status and the legislative and policy measures taken to strengthen appointment procedures and the tenure of Commissioners. The Committee also welcomes the reinstatement of the Age Discriminati... | 8. The Committee welcomes the reaccreditation of the Australian Human Rights Commission with A status and the legislative and policy measures taken to strengthen appointment procedures and the tenure of Commissioners. The Committee also welcomes the reinstatement of the Age Discrimination Commissioner and the continued... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 9e64f2d8-cbc6-4cc0-9815-4ed3684f3ed1 |
49af5304-87d4-4a1f-8650-0d51f1c2a7d4 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
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] | Climate change 10.The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Climate Change Act 2022, which legislates a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions down to 43 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and the development of the National Climate Risk Assessment and the National Adaptation Plan. However, the Committee remains... | 10. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Climate Change Act 2022, which legislates a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions down to 43 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030, and the development of the National Climate Risk Assessment and the National Adaptation Plan. However, the Committee remains concerned tha... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 70af85ed-37de-4f6d-8a6c-f7716e0425ac |
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"13.1 - Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to clima... | Climate change 11. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take all measures necessary to ensure that it meets and, where possible, strengthens its nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement, ensuring that climate policies are fully aligned with its obligations under the Covenant; (b) Acce... | 11. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Take all measures necessary to ensure that it meets and, where possible, strengthens its nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement, ensuring that climate policies are fully aligned with its obligations under the Covenant; (b) Accelerate the tran... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: abee37b0-194c-4b8d-9073-e31e5cb13af8 |
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] | Indigenous Peoples 14.The Committee welcomes the continued engagement of the State Party and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and acknowledges ongoing efforts to implement the Agreement’s targets. While noting some areas of improvement, the Committee is c... | 14. The Committee welcomes the continued engagement of the State Party and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap and acknowledges ongoing efforts to implement the Agreement’s targets. While noting some areas of improvement, the Committee is concerned that over... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: d65dd66f-6c75-449a-9496-17ca6265baef |
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] | Indigenous Peoples 15. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to ensure the equal enjoyment of Covenant rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including by accelerating progress towards the achieve ment of the targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap . In do... | 15. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify its efforts to ensure the equal enjoyment of Covenant rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including by accelerating progress towards the achievement of the targets under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap . In doing so , the State P... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: c7d5c1eb-3ff3-4d06-9061-6a5973aafee1 |
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] | Free, prior and informed consent 16.The Committee notes the operation of the “future acts” regime under the Native Title Act 1993, which provides native title holders and claimants with rights to notification and negotiation in relation to acts that may affect native title. The Committee is concerned, however, that the... | 16. The Committee notes the operation of the “future acts” regime under the Native Title Act 1993, which provides native title holders and claimants with rights to notification and negotiation in relation to acts that may affect native title. The Committee is concerned, however, that the regime does not require the fre... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 92a5f8c4-e215-43a5-9ce6-7b2062e490eb |
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] | Free, prior and informed consent 17. The Committee recommends that the State Party pay due attention to the forthcoming report by the Australian Law Reform Commission on its review of the future acts regime and incorporate the principle of free, prior and informed consent, consistent with the Covenant , into the Native... | 17. The Committee recommends that the State Party pay due attention to the forthcoming report by the Australian Law Reform Commission on its review of the future acts regime and incorporate the principle of free, prior and informed consent, consistent with the Covenant , into the Native Title Act 1993 and other legisla... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 2f79b008-3d85-4537-be5c-daf6c86ca627 |
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] | Asylum-seekers transferred offshore 18.The Committee notes that the State Party grants a significant number of humanitarian protection visas. The Committee reiterates its previous concerns regarding the policy of offshore processing of asylum claims. The Committee is concerned about the situation of persons who remaine... | 18. The Committee notes that the State Party grants a significant number of humanitarian protection visas. The Committee reiterates its previous concerns regarding the policy of offshore processing of asylum claims. The Committee is concerned about the situation of persons who remained in Papua New Guinea following the... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 5dcf3a54-2867-4008-855c-6e5fef49990f |
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] | Asylum-seekers transferred offshore 19. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party ensure that its policies relating to offshore processing fully comply with its obligations under the Covenant. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To r econsider its policy of offshore processing of as... | 19. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation that the State Party ensure that its policies relating to offshore processing fully comply with its obligations under the Covenant. The Committee urges the State Party: (a) To reconsider its policy of offshore processing of asylum claims in the light of its human... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: b9ac64a0-f562-41f0-90a4-97e827af745b |
79c8377e-af6f-4540-8f51-7a5b631e3dae | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
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] | Non-discrimination 20.The Committee welcomes the appointment of special envoys to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia; however, it is concerned that the federal anti-discrimination framework remains fragmented and does not provide comprehensive protection against discrimination on all grounds prohibited under the Cove... | 20. The Committee welcomes the appointment of special envoys to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia; however, it is concerned that the federal anti-discrimination framework remains fragmented and does not provide comprehensive protection against discrimination on all grounds prohibited under the Covenant, in particula... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 79c8377e-af6f-4540-8f51-7a5b631e3dae |
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] | Non-discrimination 21. The Committee recommends reviewing and strengthening the federal anti ‑ discrimination legislation to ensure full and effective protection against discrimination on all grounds prohibited under the Covenant. The Committee also recommends that the State Party adopt a comprehensive preventive appro... | 21. The Committee recommends reviewing and strengthening the federal anti ‐ discrimination legislation to ensure full and effective protection against discrimination on all grounds prohibited under the Covenant. The Committee also recommends that the State Party adopt a comprehensive preventive approach to discriminati... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: f4a35158-a655-41b6-a4b3-37e5c82d56fa |
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"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Land & property rights"
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"16.4 - Combat organized crime and illicit financial and arms flows",
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] | Maximum available resources 22.The Committee remains concerned about the continued existence of significant tax concessions that disproportionately benefit high-wealth individuals, including preferential treatment of capital gains and deductions related to investment properties, as well as concessional taxation of subs... | 22. The Committee remains concerned about the continued existence of significant tax concessions that disproportionately benefit high-wealth individuals, including preferential treatment of capital gains and deductions related to investment properties, as well as concessional taxation of substantial retirement savings.... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: c4b98e09-55f3-49f2-995a-690ae9486300 |
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"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"3.c - Increase health financing and workforce support for developing c... | Maximum available resources 23. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in line with article 2 (1) of the Covenant, review its fiscal policies with a view to mobilizing and allocating the maximum available resources in a manner consistent with equality and the progressive realization of economic, social and cult... | 23. The Committee recommends that the State Party, in line with article 2 (1) of the Covenant, review its fiscal policies with a view to mobilizing and allocating the maximum available resources in a manner consistent with equality and the progressive realization of economic, social and cultural rights , including by: ... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: e6854004-284c-4fb5-8777-f94a117beaf0 |
c5c76f81-6ad1-4f5b-b7bb-fe36906b1194 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Inter-State cooperation and assistance"
] | [
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] | Official development assistance 24.The Committee is concerned about the low level of official development assistance from the State Party (art. 2 (1)). | 24. The Committee is concerned about the low level of official development assistance from the State Party (art. 2 (1)). | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: c5c76f81-6ad1-4f5b-b7bb-fe36906b1194 |
883b1c3b-c789-47c2-8d44-b1b0f7a320a2 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Inter-State cooperation and assistance"
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] | Official development assistance 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party achieve the official development assistance target of 0.7 per cent of its gross national income and urges it to ensure that its official development assistance programmes prioritize supporting recipient countries in meeting their obligati... | 25. The Committee recommends that the State Party achieve the official development assistance target of 0.7 per cent of its gross national income and urges it to ensure that its official development assistance programmes prioritize supporting recipient countries in meeting their obligations under the Covenant . | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 883b1c3b-c789-47c2-8d44-b1b0f7a320a2 |
69fcbcc8-1430-457d-a7b3-1e5dddf94b1c | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Indigenous peoples",
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] | [
"Labour rights and right to work"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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] | Right to work 26.The Committee welcomes the relatively low overall unemployment rate in the State Party. However, the Committee remains concerned that unemployment continues to affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples disproportionately and that certain groups, including persons with disabilities, continue ... | 26. The Committee welcomes the relatively low overall unemployment rate in the State Party. However, the Committee remains concerned that unemployment continues to affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples disproportionately and that certain groups, including persons with disabilities, continue to face unemp... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 69fcbcc8-1430-457d-a7b3-1e5dddf94b1c |
ab75e770-736a-4c99-af88-805f592312d5 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Youth & juveniles",
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"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Labour rights and right to work",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion"
] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
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"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Right to work 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen measures to address structural barriers to employment affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities, women and young people, including through targeted training, reasonable accommodation and inclusive labour ... | 27. The Committee recommends that the State Party strengthen measures to address structural barriers to employment affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, persons with disabilities, women and young people, including through targeted training, reasonable accommodation and inclusive labour market policie... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: ab75e770-736a-4c99-af88-805f592312d5 |
e83602d0-c51d-4c01-81fc-6156d1ede499 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Youth & juveniles",
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"Labour rights and right to work",
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] | [
"8 - DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH",
"8.5 - Full employment and decent work with equal pay"
] | Right to just and favourable conditions of work 28.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap, in particular the review by the Fair Work Commission of gender undervaluation in female‑dominated industries and the resulting phased increases to minimum wages for some of those industries.... | 28. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s efforts to reduce the gender pay gap, in particular the review by the Fair Work Commission of gender undervaluation in female‐dominated industries and the resulting phased increases to minimum wages for some of those industries. However, the Committee notes the persistence o... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: e83602d0-c51d-4c01-81fc-6156d1ede499 |
91637d49-4083-416e-ac6d-d0088a4cec83 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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] | Right to just and favourable conditions of work 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) E nsure that minimum wage levels guarantee a decent standard of living for workers and their families, including through regular review and adjustment in consultation with social partners and indexation to the cost of... | 29. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Ensure that minimum wage levels guarantee a decent standard of living for workers and their families, including through regular review and adjustment in consultation with social partners and indexation to the cost of living; (b) Review the junior wage rate system t... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 91637d49-4083-416e-ac6d-d0088a4cec83 |
4e1bb7e1-d45a-4092-a459-d5c90402ed42 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
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] | [
"Human rights & poverty",
"Right to social security",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"1 - NO POVERTY",
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] | Right to social security 30.While noting recent increases in income support payments, the Committee remains concerned that the level of social security benefits, including the JobSeeker Payment, the Youth Allowance, the Parenting Payment, the Disability Support Pension and the Remote Area Allowance, remains insufficien... | 30. While noting recent increases in income support payments, the Committee remains concerned that the level of social security benefits, including the JobSeeker Payment, the Youth Allowance, the Parenting Payment, the Disability Support Pension and the Remote Area Allowance, remains insufficient to ensure an adequate ... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 4e1bb7e1-d45a-4092-a459-d5c90402ed42 |
f6fe308c-5e4c-497e-a912-7f5b3fbf0f34 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Right to social security",
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] | [
"1 - NO POVERTY",
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] | Right to social security 31. The Committee recommends that the State party increase the level of social security benefits and regularly review and adjust payment rates in line with the cost of living, with a view to ensuring an adequate standard of living. | 31. The Committee recommends that the State party increase the level of social security benefits and regularly review and adjust payment rates in line with the cost of living, with a view to ensuring an adequate standard of living. | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: f6fe308c-5e4c-497e-a912-7f5b3fbf0f34 |
fa865a9a-03a1-4661-bc32-ed2ad66d9b06 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"1 - NO POVERTY",
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] | Right to social security 32.The Committee recalls the findings of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme and remains concerned about the adverse impact of automated decision-making processes in the administration of social security payments, which resulted in unlawful debt recovery and significant hardship. The ... | 32. The Committee recalls the findings of the Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme and remains concerned about the adverse impact of automated decision-making processes in the administration of social security payments, which resulted in unlawful debt recovery and significant hardship. The Committee is also concer... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: fa865a9a-03a1-4661-bc32-ed2ad66d9b06 |
1e9218f6-e49d-4f85-90cf-5bea3daf82ef | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
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"Equality & non-discrimination",
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"Constitutional & legislative framework",
"Right to social security"
] | [
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all",
"1.3 - Implement social protection systems"
] | Right to social security 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive framework regulating automated decision ‑ making in public administration to ensure that decisions concerning social security benefits comply fully with the principles of legality, transparency, due process and effecti... | 33. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a comprehensive framework regulating automated decision ‐ making in public administration to ensure that decisions concerning social security benefits comply fully with the principles of legality, transparency, due process and effective remedy; (b) Review the... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 1e9218f6-e49d-4f85-90cf-5bea3daf82ef |
49a043c3-1b58-4bdd-aed4-940318db7a89 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
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"Women & girls"
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"Data collection & research",
"Discrimination against women"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
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] | Protection of the family and children 34.The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Act 2023, which expands and increases flexibility in paid parental leave entitlements. The Committee also notes measures aimed at improving access to early ch... | 34. The Committee welcomes the adoption of the Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Improvements for Families and Gender Equality) Act 2023, which expands and increases flexibility in paid parental leave entitlements. The Committee also notes measures aimed at improving access to early childhood education and care, including... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 49a043c3-1b58-4bdd-aed4-940318db7a89 |
ca1da306-2a14-4189-8a51-aa1162f35db6 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Indigenous peoples",
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"Vulnerable persons/groups"
] | [
"Legal & institutional reform",
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"Children: definition; general principles; protection",
"Children: family environment & alternative care"
] | [] | Protection of the family and children 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Intensify efforts to address the root causes of the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care, including through culturally appropriate family support services, community-led preve... | 35. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Intensify efforts to address the root causes of the overrepresentation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in out-of-home care, including through culturally appropriate family support services, community-led prevention strategies and full implementati... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: ca1da306-2a14-4189-8a51-aa1162f35db6 |
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"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Children",
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"2.1 - Universal access to safe and nutritious food",
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] | Poverty 36.The Committee is concerned that a significant proportion of children live below the poverty line in the State Party, and that poverty also disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with disabilities. The Committee is also concerned about growing food insecurity amon... | 36. The Committee is concerned that a significant proportion of children live below the poverty line in the State Party, and that poverty also disproportionately affects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with disabilities. The Committee is also concerned about growing food insecurity among low-i... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: d2afed7b-4396-4dca-964e-208ef9a9d84f |
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] | Poverty 37. The Committee recommends that the State Party adopt a comprehensive national poverty reduction strategy, developed through broad consultation, that includes explicit definitions, measurable targets and time-bound benchmarks. The strategy should identify and address the structural and systemic causes of pove... | 37. The Committee recommends that the State Party adopt a comprehensive national poverty reduction strategy, developed through broad consultation, that includes explicit definitions, measurable targets and time-bound benchmarks. The strategy should identify and address the structural and systemic causes of poverty and ... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: d0ca7561-fa82-41b0-835d-681f2ed7a65c |
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"AU"
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] | Right to adequate housing 38.The Committee acknowledges the adoption of the Housing Australia Future Fund Act 2023, which establishes a dedicated long-term funding mechanism to support the construction of social and affordable housing, as well as the development of the national housing and homelessness plan. However, t... | 38. The Committee acknowledges the adoption of the Housing Australia Future Fund Act 2023, which establishes a dedicated long-term funding mechanism to support the construction of social and affordable housing, as well as the development of the national housing and homelessness plan. However, the Committee remains conc... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 64715ff5-18ad-4b98-80d3-6f828325ec6c |
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] | Right to adequate housing 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a human-rights based national housing strategy and include the right to adequate housing in the national housing and homelessness plan; (b) Expand investment in social housing and ensure its long-term availability, including by regul... | 39. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt a human-rights based national housing strategy and include the right to adequate housing in the national housing and homelessness plan; (b) Expand investment in social housing and ensure its long-term availability, including by regulating sales and conversion... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: adb8b041-f9ba-4ae6-9373-d32fe26af1d0 |
1d9e77dc-1dce-4b9b-801e-0f0cc24be92f | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Children",
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"Right to food"
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] | Right to food 40.The Committee is concerned about the high prevalence of obesity, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, in low-income households and among children (art. 11). | 40. The Committee is concerned about the high prevalence of obesity, particularly among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, in low-income households and among children (art. 11). | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 1d9e77dc-1dce-4b9b-801e-0f0cc24be92f |
1b843e31-1d95-4b37-bd5a-8e108dfe868b | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Right to health",
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"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
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] | Right to food 41. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to combat obesity, particularly in remote and disadvantaged communities, including by promoting access to healthy diets, regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages and strengthening preventive public health programmes, in l... | 41. The Committee recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to combat obesity, particularly in remote and disadvantaged communities, including by promoting access to healthy diets, regulating the marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages and strengthening preventive public health programmes, in line with gener... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 1b843e31-1d95-4b37-bd5a-8e108dfe868b |
8eb0a223-4cb8-4fde-9cf6-cb27f6b0655f | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Medical staff / health professionals",
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"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
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"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Right to physical and mental health 42.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s universal healthcare system, including Medicare, as well as the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030 and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031. However, the Committee remains concerned about persi... | 42. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s universal healthcare system, including Medicare, as well as the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030 and the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Plan 2021–2031. However, the Committee remains concerned about persistent inequalities in access to hea... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 8eb0a223-4cb8-4fde-9cf6-cb27f6b0655f |
bc045d02-afba-4d6c-bf4b-be0f7a76789c | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Refugees & asylum seekers",
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"Indigenous peoples",
"Migrants",
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"8.7 - End modern slavery, trafficking and child labour",
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"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Right to physical and mental health 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) G uarantee equal and affordable access to healthcare for all persons, including migrants, refugees and asylum - seekers, regardless of migration status, and ensure the availability of interpretation services where needed; (b) A d... | 43. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Guarantee equal and affordable access to healthcare for all persons, including migrants, refugees and asylum - seekers, regardless of migration status, and ensure the availability of interpretation services where needed; (b) Address regional disparities and waiting... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: bc045d02-afba-4d6c-bf4b-be0f7a76789c |
7e094aa2-cde7-47af-b6a7-6e441d70d00f | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Children",
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] | [
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Right to physical and mental health 44.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s harm reduction approach to drug policy, including attention given to local populations’ needs. However, it is concerned about the limited number of supervised injecting facilities, operating in only two states; regional disparities in effec... | 44. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s harm reduction approach to drug policy, including attention given to local populations’ needs. However, it is concerned about the limited number of supervised injecting facilities, operating in only two states; regional disparities in effective access to opioid substitution ... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 7e094aa2-cde7-47af-b6a7-6e441d70d00f |
11b1ad11-a591-4375-a59f-c84062785be1 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
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"Western Europe & Others"
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"Youth & juveniles",
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] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Right to health"
] | [
"3.8 - Achieve universal health coverage",
"3.5 - Prevent and treat substance abuse",
"3.4 - Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health"
] | Right to physical and mental health 45. The Committee recommends that the State Party adopt, under its drug policies, the measures necessary to maintain and strengthen a human rights-based approach, carrying out prevention and awareness-raising activities on the serious health risks associated with drug use, particular... | 45. The Committee recommends that the State Party adopt, under its drug policies, the measures necessary to maintain and strengthen a human rights-based approach, carrying out prevention and awareness-raising activities on the serious health risks associated with drug use, particularly among adolescents and young peopl... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 11b1ad11-a591-4375-a59f-c84062785be1 |
3c748371-9759-46df-9151-07e2df454109 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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] | [] | Environment and right to health 46.The Committee notes the establishment of the trilateral security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, including arrangements relating to nuclear-powered submarines. The Committee takes note of the State... | 46. The Committee notes the establishment of the trilateral security partnership among Australia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the United States of America, including arrangements relating to nuclear-powered submarines. The Committee takes note of the State Party’s assurances regarding c... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 3c748371-9759-46df-9151-07e2df454109 |
8d19a53c-ea43-45a0-9a58-e00febcfd607 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples"
] | [
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"Right to health"
] | [
"10.2 - Promote universal social, economical and political inclusion",
"16.10 - Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms",
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] | Environment and right to health 47. The Committee recommends that the State Party conduct and publish comprehensive and independent environmental and human rights impact assessments of arrangements related to the trilateral security partnership , including any potential extraterritorial impacts; ensure meaningful, prio... | 47. The Committee recommends that the State Party conduct and publish comprehensive and independent environmental and human rights impact assessments of arrangements related to the trilateral security partnership , including any potential extraterritorial impacts; ensure meaningful, prior and sustained consultation wit... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 8d19a53c-ea43-45a0-9a58-e00febcfd607 |
6a3e0df2-a461-4715-ac91-1bf61eeb137a | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
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"Children",
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"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - ... | Right to education 48.The Committee welcomes the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement – Full and Fair Funding 2025–2034 and the provisions for loadings that provide additional funding for student priority cohorts and disadvantaged schools. However, the Committee remains concerned that disparities in school funding and o... | 48. The Committee welcomes the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement – Full and Fair Funding 2025–2034 and the provisions for loadings that provide additional funding for student priority cohorts and disadvantaged schools. However, the Committee remains concerned that disparities in school funding and outcomes between di... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 6a3e0df2-a461-4715-ac91-1bf61eeb137a |
2e8ec182-5f27-4523-89ca-33309cbdfc30 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
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"Indigenous peoples",
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"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
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"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"4.7 - Education for sustainable development and global citizenship",
"16.2 - Protect children from abuse, exploitation, trafficking and violence",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education"
] | Right to education 49. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) S trengthen the implementation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement – Full and Fair Funding 2025–2034 , including by ensuring that funding allocations effectively address educational disadvantage and reduce disparities affecting Aboriginal ... | 49. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Strengthen the implementation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement – Full and Fair Funding 2025–2034 , including by ensuring that funding allocations effectively address educational disadvantage and reduce disparities affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Is... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 2e8ec182-5f27-4523-89ca-33309cbdfc30 |
2bde57a9-2a0e-425c-a17f-5564349a63c5 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"Legal & institutional reform",
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Inclusive education 50.The Committee reiterates its previous concern that, while all states and territories have adopted policies supporting inclusive education, a significant number of children with disabilities continue to be educated in special schools or segregated settings. The Committee is concerned that, in prac... | 50. The Committee reiterates its previous concern that, while all states and territories have adopted policies supporting inclusive education, a significant number of children with disabilities continue to be educated in special schools or segregated settings. The Committee is concerned that, in practice, children with... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 2bde57a9-2a0e-425c-a17f-5564349a63c5 |
959f2b03-c70d-434b-a50a-e873d7054b63 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Children",
"Educational staff & students",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Persons with disabilities: independence, inclusion",
"Right to education"
] | [
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Inclusive education 51. The Committee reiterat es its previous recommendation in this area and recommends that the State Party ensure inclusive education for children with disabilities at all levels by providing reasonable adjustments, investing in accessible infrastructure and assistive technologies and strengthening ... | 51. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation in this area and recommends that the State Party ensure inclusive education for children with disabilities at all levels by providing reasonable adjustments, investing in accessible infrastructure and assistive technologies and strengthening teacher training in i... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 959f2b03-c70d-434b-a50a-e873d7054b63 |
c3a09be5-fa5d-4b39-a963-e688290a7cf8 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
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] | [
"Cultural rights",
"National Human Rights Action Plans (or specific areas) / implementation plans"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Indigenous languages 52.The Committee welcomes the State Party’s engagement in relation to the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032) and the development of a national action plan in this regard. However, the Committee remains concerned that, of the approximately 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islan... | 52. The Committee welcomes the State Party’s engagement in relation to the International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022–2032) and the development of a national action plan in this regard. However, the Committee remains concerned that, of the approximately 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages spoken... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: c3a09be5-fa5d-4b39-a963-e688290a7cf8 |
a1e8a4d1-f4fe-4409-9682-5fa812b6f34c | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Educational staff & students"
] | [
"Cultural rights"
] | [
"11.4 - Protect the world's cultural and natural heritage",
"4.a - Build and upgrade inclusive and safe schools"
] | Indigenous languages 53. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation in this area and recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to preserve, revitali z e and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, including by strengthening bilingual education programmes and integrating Indigenous lan... | 53. The Committee reiterates its previous recommendation in this area and recommends that the State Party intensify efforts to preserve, revitali z e and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, including by strengthening bilingual education programmes and integrating Indigenous languages into school cu... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: a1e8a4d1-f4fe-4409-9682-5fa812b6f34c |
078b64cc-d767-42fb-9a6a-e9996bcf0a18 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas"
] | [
"Cultural rights"
] | [
"11.4 - Protect the world's cultural and natural heritage",
"10.3 - Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination"
] | Cultural rights 54.The Committee is concerned about disparities in public cultural funding, which may disproportionately favour large institutions in major urban centres over small-scale and community-based cultural initiatives, including those in regional and remote areas. The Committee is further concerned about the ... | 54. The Committee is concerned about disparities in public cultural funding, which may disproportionately favour large institutions in major urban centres over small-scale and community-based cultural initiatives, including those in regional and remote areas. The Committee is further concerned about the adequacy of leg... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 078b64cc-d767-42fb-9a6a-e9996bcf0a18 |
c02258eb-5372-4911-a382-302db12a3919 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Indigenous peoples",
"Persons living in rural areas",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Cultural rights",
"Constitutional & legislative framework"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making",
"11.4 - Protect the world's cultural and natural heritage",
"9.1 - Develop sustainable, resilient and inclusive infrastructures"
] | Cultural rights 55. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) I ntensify measures to remove economic and geographical barriers to participation in cultural life, including by expanding support for community-based cultural programmes, particularly in regional and remote areas; (b) E nsure the equitable distribu... | 55. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Intensify measures to remove economic and geographical barriers to participation in cultural life, including by expanding support for community-based cultural programmes, particularly in regional and remote areas; (b) Ensure the equitable distribution of public cul... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: c02258eb-5372-4911-a382-302db12a3919 |
417554b4-32c0-466d-9b32-88950cf4cfc0 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | 3ae2eea6-6c4d-4b81-974f-48ec985bc330 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty",
"Indigenous peoples",
"Migrants",
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"17.6 - Knowledge sharing and cooperation for access to science, technology and innovation"
] | Right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications 56.The Committee is concerned about the persistent underrepresentation of women and members of disadvantaged and marginalized groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants and persons with disabilities, in science, techn... | 56. The Committee is concerned about the persistent underrepresentation of women and members of disadvantaged and marginalized groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, migrants and persons with disabilities, in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, research and leadership p... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 417554b4-32c0-466d-9b32-88950cf4cfc0 |
c30fd3a6-3607-4fc7-8106-f4c30a1626d8 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Vulnerable persons/groups",
"Women & girls",
"Persons with disabilities"
] | [
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising",
"Persons with disabilities: accessibility, mobility"
] | [
"1.4 - Equal rights to ownership, basic services, technology and economic resources",
"4.5 - No discrimination in education",
"17.6 - Knowledge sharing and cooperation for access to science, technology and innovation",
"5.5 - Equal opportunities and participation in leadership"
] | Right to enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications 57. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) A dopt targeted and sustained measures, including incentives and other appropriate temporary special measures, to increase the participation of women and disadvantaged and marginalized groups i... | 57. The Committee recommends that the State Party: (a) Adopt targeted and sustained measures, including incentives and other appropriate temporary special measures, to increase the participation of women and disadvantaged and marginalized groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics education, research ca... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: c30fd3a6-3607-4fc7-8106-f4c30a1626d8 |
41054843-d1a4-4c0a-8b52-1bc54739207c | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"16 - PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS",
"17.6 - Knowledge sharing and cooperation for access to science, technology and innovation",
"16.3 - Promote the rule of law and access to justice for all"
] | D.Other recommendations 58. The Committee encourages the State Party to accede to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. | 58. The Committee encourages the State Party to accede to the Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 41054843-d1a4-4c0a-8b52-1bc54739207c |
4b595cb2-7690-47e0-9ef7-574f9b8b7e9f | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Disappeared persons",
"Migrants"
] | [
"Enforced disappearances",
"Ratification of & accession to international instruments"
] | [
"10.7 - Responsible and well-managed migration policies"
] | D.Other recommendations 59. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider acceding to the core human rights instruments to which it is not yet a P arty, namely the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of T heir Families and the International Convention for... | 59. The Committee recommends that the State Party consider acceding to the core human rights instruments to which it is not yet a Party, namely the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families and the International Convention for the Protection of All Per... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 4b595cb2-7690-47e0-9ef7-574f9b8b7e9f |
d074cfdb-b231-48a2-b58e-b6a9c23a1bf7 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Equality & non-discrimination",
"2030 Agenda & other voluntary commitments"
] | [] | D.Other recommendations 60. The Committee also recommends that the State Party take fully into account its obligations under the Covenant and ensure the full enjoyment of the rights enshrined therein in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the national level. Achievement of the Sustainab... | 60. The Committee also recommends that the State Party take fully into account its obligations under the Covenant and ensure the full enjoyment of the rights enshrined therein in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development at the national level. Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals wou... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: d074cfdb-b231-48a2-b58e-b6a9c23a1bf7 |
7e675d06-e0ab-436b-b568-797add7fcf19 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Economic, social & cultural rights - general measures of implementation",
"Data collection & research"
] | [
"17.18 - Enhance availability of reliable data"
] | D.Other recommendations 61. The Committee further recommends that the State Party take steps to progressively develop and apply appropriate indicators on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights in order to facilitate the assessment of progress achieved by the State Party in complying with its obligat... | 61. The Committee further recommends that the State Party take steps to progressively develop and apply appropriate indicators on the implementation of economic, social and cultural rights in order to facilitate the assessment of progress achieved by the State Party in complying with its obligations under the Covenant ... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 7e675d06-e0ab-436b-b568-797add7fcf19 |
baf636ae-2891-483b-a85d-4d6d6f37b37e | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Civil society",
"Public officials"
] | [
"Cooperation & consultation with civil society",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Human rights education, trainings & awareness raising"
] | [
"16.7 - Responsive, inclusive and representative decision-making"
] | D.Other recommendations 62. The Committee requests that the State Party disseminate the present concluding observations widely at all levels of society, including at the commonwealth, state and territory levels, in particular among parliamentarians, public officials and judicial authorities, and that it inform the Comm... | 62. The Committee requests that the State Party disseminate the present concluding observations widely at all levels of society, including at the commonwealth, state and territory levels, in particular among parliamentarians, public officials and judicial authorities, and that it inform the Committee in its next period... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: baf636ae-2891-483b-a85d-4d6d6f37b37e |
39cbb59a-7f2f-4ef2-929d-a49e4ee1d214 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [
"Persons living in poverty"
] | [
"Business & Human Rights",
"Human rights & poverty",
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies",
"Right to adequate housing",
"Right to an adequate standard of living"
] | [
"11.1 - Safe and affordable housing",
"12.6 - Encourage sustainable practices for companies"
] | D.Other recommendations 63. In accordance with the procedure on follow-up to concluding observations adopted by the Committee, the State Party is requested to provide, within 24 months of the adoption of the present concluding observations ( 28 February 202 8), information on the implementation of the recommendations c... | 63. In accordance with the procedure on follow-up to concluding observations adopted by the Committee, the State Party is requested to provide, within 24 months of the adoption of the present concluding observations ( 28 February 202 8), information on the implementation of the recommendations contained in paragraphs 1... | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 39cbb59a-7f2f-4ef2-929d-a49e4ee1d214 |
49d8a363-455d-44f9-ae3b-d6968db9d464 | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | CESCR | 2026-03-23 | 2,026 | aa43335f-ec93-415e-bd4a-87ec91225983 | [
"AU"
] | [
"Western Europe & Others"
] | [] | [
"Cooperation & Follow up with Treaty Bodies"
] | [] | D.Other recommendations 64. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its seventh periodic report in accordance with article 16 of the Covenant by 25 February 2031, unless otherwise notified as a result of a change in the review cycle. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/268, the word limit for the... | 64. The Committee requests the State Party to submit its seventh periodic report in accordance with article 16 of the Covenant by 25 February 2031, unless otherwise notified as a result of a change in the review cycle. In accordance with General Assembly resolution 68/268, the word limit for the report is 21,200 words. | Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights | AU | E/C.12/AUS/CO/6 | 2026 | AnnotationId: 49d8a363-455d-44f9-ae3b-d6968db9d464 |
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