A/HRC/17/10 tolerant and inclusive. The Australian Government condemns racism, racial discrimination and xenophobia. The delegation announced that the Australian Government will fund a fulltime race discrimination commissioner in the Australian Human Rights Commission. It also noted that the Government is currently considering the Australian Multicultural Advisory Council’s report recommending that Australia adopt a new multiculturalism policy. All Australian Governments take the safety of international students very seriously and any assaults or racially motivated violence have been condemned. 52. In addressing a number of recommendations relating to women’s rights, the delegation emphasized that women and men have an equal role to play in all aspects of Australian society. Australia has recently introduced a national paid parental leave scheme. 53. The delegation stressed that the Australian Government’s position on violence against women is one of zero tolerance – one victim of violence is one too many. The delegation referred to Australia’s National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children, a coordinated effort among Federal, State and Territory Governments to reduce the prevalence of domestic violence and sexual assault. 54. The delegation noted that the Australian Government is currently exploring the potential role for a national children’s commissioner. 55. In addressing a range of observations and recommendations relating to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers, the delegation stated that the Government recognizes its international obligations to all persons in Australia, including migrants, refugees and asylum-seekers. The delegation noted Australia’s commitment to its non-refoulement obligations and to dealing with irregular migration through a sustainable regional protection framework. 56. On the topic of immigration detention, the delegation stressed that the Australian Government is committed to treating asylum-seekers and refugees humanely and fairly while maintaining its commitment to strong border control. The delegation emphasized the Government’s Key Immigration Detention Values, under which mandatory detention remains used for appropriate cases, and detention in immigration detention centres is only to be used as a last resort and for the shortest practicable time. Children and, where possible, their families, will not be detained in an immigration detention centre. The length and conditions of any detention, including the appropriateness of both the accommodation and the services provided, are subject to regular review. In October 2010, the Government announced an expansion of community-based detention arrangements and has begun moving significant numbers of unaccompanied minors and vulnerable family groups out of immigration detention facilities and into community-based accommodation. All detainees are able to access necessary services including health care, education and recreational activities. 57. Turkey appreciated the Government’s commitment to recognize the Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander peoples in the Constitution. It praised Australia for the establishment of the position of “the Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islanders Social Justice Commissioner” in the structure of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Turkey made a recommendation. 58. The Republic of Korea noted with appreciation the announcement of Australia’s Human Rights Framework. It also welcomed the formal apology made to indigenous population for past mistreatment. Korea asked about the measures taken or to be taken to reduce the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in their quality of life. The Republic of Korea made a recommendation. 59. Colombia praised the Government for its frank acknowledgment of the problems and challenges facing Australian society in terms of the human rights of indigenous 9