A/HRC/31/14 75. South Africa was concerned about the continued absence of an entrenched guarantee of non-discrimination in current laws, resulting in continued racial discrimination against indigenous peoples. 76. Spain recognized efforts made, particularly the preparation of a national human rights action plan and the reform of the legislation on sexual discrimination. 77. Sri Lanka acknowledged the challenges associated with providing welfare for migrants and protecting their rights. 78. Sweden noted that Australia was the only country in the world that used offshore processing and mandatory detention of asylum seekers. 79. Switzerland remained concerned about legislation on migrants and its application. It regretted the rejection of its recommendation in that regard during the first review cycle. 80. Tajikistan welcomed the steps taken to prevent torture and violence and age-related discrimination and noted efforts in combating people trafficking. 81. Thailand commended continued engagement with civil society in the review process. It hoped the Government would continue promoting regional cooperation to address growing migration crises. 82. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia enquired about measures to decrease violence against women, especially indigenous women, and about the implementation of the Indigenous Advancement Strategy. 83. Timor-Leste appreciated progress on the establishment of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights and on recommendations to refer explicitly to indigenous people in the Constitution. 84. Trinidad and Tobago noted the full-time Human Rights Commissioner and the commitment to closing gaps in health, education and employment opportunities for indigenous Australians. 85. Tunisia encouraged the ratification of the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture, reform of the juvenile justice system, review of Australian migration policy and strengthened efforts to combat and prevent racist violence. 86. The delegation noted the ongoing implementation by Australia of the National Disability Strategy and the creation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which was designed to provide lifetime support to people with significant and permanent disability and their carers. 87. Australia assured delegates of its support of the right of people with disability to exercise their legal capacity and recognized that, in some cases, people with disabilities might require support in exercising that capacity. Regarding forced sterilization, the delegation noted that a sterilization procedure could only occur with the person’s consent or, if the person were unable to give valid consent, with authorization from a court or guardianship tribunal. 88. The delegation responded to recommendations and concerns regarding violence against women, explaining the content of the National Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children 2010-2022. The delegation gave an overview of the newly announced Women’s Safety Package and national campaign to accelerate the efforts to reduce violence against women. 89. The delegation explained Australian efforts to promote women’s participation in the workforce and their economic security, providing an overview of investments to improve 8