FAQ on Australia’s participation in the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review on human rights
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Stage 1: Reports on Australia are prepared
1) Australian Government report
2) Compilation of contributions by Australian Human Rights Commission and NGOs
3) Compilation of human rights findings by UN on Australia
Questions in advance can also be submitted for the review process
Stage 2: Australia appears before UPR Working Group (Feb 2011)
Government engages with other countries about the human rights situation in Australia and specified steps it will take to improve the enjoyment of human rights.
Any government can ask questions of Australia or make recommendations
Stage 3: Report of the Working Group is prepared
Outcomes report will include conclusions and recommendations for consideration by Australian government
Stage 4: Report of the Working Group is adopted at the Human Rights Council
Australian Government indicates which recommendations it supports and which ones it rejects
Stage 5: Follow up processes
Government will be required to report on how it has implemented recommendations at next UPR appearance. Outcomes can also be considered in all UN processes.
Processes for implementation and follow up domestically can also be undertaken.
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