A/HRC/17/10 elements of Australia’s Human Rights Framework. Following the nation-wide human rights consultation, it was apparent that there are societal divisions remaining regarding a charter or a bill of rights. The Framework will include a requirement that each new piece of legislation introduced into the Parliament be accompanied by a statement assessing its compatibility with Australia’s international human rights obligations. It also includes a new Joint Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. Another initiative is harmonizing and consolidating federal anti-discrimination laws, as well as protecting against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender status. Finally, human rights education is a key element of the Framework, and the Government is also preparing a new national human rights action plan. 34. The delegation addressed questions about the rights of Indigenous Australians. The Australian Government was pleased to announce its support for the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in April 2009 and stated that ILO Convention 169 (1989) has been identified as a priority Convention for consideration. 35. The delegation referred to the establishment of a new national representative body for Indigenous Australians, the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples. It noted that in addition to the apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008, the Australian Government has made a commitment to pursue constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians. 36. The delegation acknowledged that many indigenous people in Australia face significant disadvantages and challenges in enjoying their human rights. The ‘Closing the Gap’ agenda aims to reduce significantly the gap in life expectancy within a generation, halve the gap in mortality rates for Indigenous children under five by 2018, and halve the gap in reading writing and numeracy for Indigenous children by 2018, among other clear and specific targets. Already, a range of actions has been taken to achieve these targets. 37. The delegation noted that in relation to the Northern Territory Emergency Response, the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 was fully reinstated by legislation passed in June 2010, following extensive consultation with Indigenous peoples. 38. Viet Nam stated that it noted Australia’s commitments to promote and protect human rights. It expressed concern with regard to issues of development disparities, reported discrimination and human rights violation against women and children, human trafficking, as well as the lack of respect and protection for migrants and people from diverse communities, and stated in this regard that further efforts should be made towards achieving a better human rights record. Viet Nam made recommendations. 39. Botswana noted with satisfaction the many achievements outlined in the national report, such as the establishment of the National Congress of Australia’s First People which will become operational during this year and the adoption of an ambitious human rights framework. Botswana noted the enactment of the Fair Work Act in 2009 as a progressive measure towards addressing issues of gender equality. Botswana made recommendations. 40. Slovenia commended Australia for its “Closing the Gap” initiative to overcome indigenous disadvantage. It noted that the Northern Territory Emergency Response, discriminating against the rights of Aboriginal people, was in breach of Australia’s human rights obligations. It noted the reinstatement of the Racial Discrimination Act. Slovenia noted that the closure of Christmas Island detention centre for asylum-seekers had been recommended by human rights bodies. Slovenia made recommendations. 41. Bolivia appreciated the Government’s significant acknowledgement of the historic and present discrimination of indigenous peoples in their territory and the will shown to improve their living conditions. Bolivia made recommendations. 42. Brazil commended Australia’s decision to set up specific targets to address the poorer living conditions of the indigenous population. It stated that incidents of racial 7