Australia is halfway through its human rights council term and 'failing to address abuses'

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As Australia marks the halfway point in its three-year term on the UN's council, there are calls for it to do more to address issues at home and abroad.

"We don't have time. Not a day, not a week, not a month. People are attempting suicide every hour. This is a humanitarian crisis that requires urgent action," he said.

, urging her to"strengthen" Australia's voice in the global human rights arena and shut down its offshore processing centres for good. "People awaiting resettlement to third countries, including Australia, should be able to find safety in transit countries, be able to earn a living, see their children go to school, and live free from detention. And offshore processing should be dismantled once and for all."

 

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