A/HRC/17/10 peoples. It welcomed the steps taken since 2008 promoting and protecting the rights of indigenous peoples and the progress in combating all forms of discrimination. Colombia made recommendations. 60. Azerbaijan noted the achievements from the implementation of the Human Rights Framework. It welcomed the measures taken aimed at promoting the advancement of children rights, including the adoption of the National Framework for Protecting Australia’s Children. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 61. Chad praised Australia’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, affirming that every individual is entitled to equality of chances and to participate fully in the economic, political and social life of the country. It welcomed the broad consultation process in the elaboration of its national report. Chad made a recommendation. 62. The Maldives noted the initiatives taken to provide a level platform for women, both in political life and economic empowerment, and that much remained to be done. The Maldives requested to know about the specific measures adopted to address the disproportionately higher number of indigenous persons in custody. The Maldives made recommendations. 63. Timor-Leste commended Australia for its efforts to promote human rights for all Australians. It welcomed the national apology and the designation as a national priority to advance indigenous recognition through a possible Constitutional amendment, and encouraged its realization. It noted the lack of a comprehensive legislative framework for the protection of human rights. It was concerned about the continued placement of immigration detainees beyond the jurisdiction of Australian law. Timor-Leste made recommendations. 64. The United States asked whether Australia had an action plan to enforce its legal prohibitions against disparate treatment of individuals because of race, religion, gender or national origin, especially in relation to discrimination against indigenous persons. It asked about planned new initiatives to combat trafficking, whether there were alternatives to detention for foreign trafficking victims without legal immigration status, and the role the processing centre outside the country played in this regard. The United States made recommendations 65. Jordan appreciated the ongoing efforts of Australia in the promotion and protection of human rights, particularly with respect to indigenous people and hoped for more progress in that regard. Jordan made recommendations. 66. New Zealand stated that an independent mechanism to monitor compliance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) would assist in improving the welfare of vulnerable children. There was no federal law prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation. Independent inspection of custodial facilities would provide assurances that custodial treatment was humane and appropriate. New Zealand stated that coronial investigation of deaths in custody, while contributing to an understanding of the causes of these deaths, was not adequate for prevention. New Zealand made recommendations. 67. South Africa urged that the steps taken to address the severe disadvantages experienced by indigenous people be continued and strengthened. It encouraged the Government to engage in the anti-racism agenda of the United Nations and positively participate in the follow-up processes to the World Conference. South Africa requested information on the follow-up to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recommendation on developing and implementing an updated comprehensive multicultural policy. South Africa made recommendations. 68. In responding to questions touching on economic, social and cultural rights, the delegation stated that the Australian Government recognizes the importance of these rights 10