A/HRC/17/10 crimes against migrants required further attention and the policy of mandatory detention of asylum-seekers and undocumented migrants had been the subject of criticism. It invited Australia to review the effect of the legislation in force. Also, detention may exacerbate the vulnerability of individuals to abuse and exploitation. Brazil made recommendations. 43. The Russian Federation noted that, according to civil society, the Constitution of Australia and common law only provided limited protection for human rights. The Russian Federation also referred to existing problems of racism and xenophobia, legislation adopted to counter terrorism and corporal punishment within the family. The Russian Federation made recommendations. 44. India referred to the initiatives of Australia, such as the Human Rights Framework in 2010, and its commitment to reconciliation with indigenous peoples. India noted the measures taken to address concerns over the safety and well-being of Indian students in the country and expressed the hope that the Government would ensure the safety of all in the country. India made a recommendation. 45. France welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Framework including the setting up of a national action plan and harmonized legislation aiming at combating discrimination. France noted with satisfaction the efforts deployed to remedy the underprivileged condition of Aboriginals, particularly through the “Closing the Gap” campaign. France noted positively the practice of ensuring in the extradition procedure that an individual will not be subject to the death penalty. France made recommendations. 46. The Republic of Moldova welcomed Australia’s commitment to ratify OP-CAT. It noted positively the decision of the Government to ensure that all procedures, including those relating to terrorism, are in accordance with its international obligations in terms of fair trial. It welcomed the Government commitment to draw up a general framework introducing measures to ensure equality of rights for persons with disabilities. Moldova made recommendations. 47. Austria commended the Government’s historical apology to advance the rights of Indigenous people and the steps taken to redress the disadvantage of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islanders and their overrepresentation in prisons. Austria asked about the effectiveness of measures taken and how the Government intends to tackle the issues of reported excessive use of force by law enforcement officials including against indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities. Austria made recommendations. 48. Belgium welcomed the various initiatives launched, particularly the historic apologies to the “Stolen Generations” but expressed concern about persisting discrimination against indigenous peoples. Belgium asked about the first results of the strategy aimed at reducing socio-economic disparities between the indigenous and the rest of the population. Belgium expressed concern regarding certain measures adopted by the Government to combat terrorism. Belgium made recommendations. 49. Switzerland raised the issue of violence against women which should be firmly combated. It noted that Australia had no legal provisions prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on sexual orientation. It also noted that migrants were often detained in Australia for having violated the immigration law. Switzerland made recommendations. 50. Germany welcomed the “Closing the Gap” campaign and asked about the concrete steps taken and the future plans in relation to this campaign. Germany stated that several treaty bodies and special rapporteurs criticized the inadequate incorporation of human rights treaties into Australia’s legal framework and asked how the Human Rights Framework of 2010 was addressing this criticism. Germany made a recommendation. 51. In responding to questions and recommendations regarding Australia’s approach to racism, the delegation emphasized that Australia is a multicultural society that strives to be 8