C. The Government reform the Standing National Mechanism for Treaty Body Reporting to include public reporting on treaty bodies and individual communications. D. The Attorney‑General table information about individual communications in Parliament on an annual basis, along with the Australian Government’s response to these. E. F. The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights be empowered to review the adequacy of the Australian Government’s response to individual communications and/or Concluding Observations from time to time. The Joint Standing Committee on Treaties conduct a review of all existing reservations and interpretive declarations under UN human rights treaties. Recommendation 7 A National Human Rights Indicator Index The Commission recommends that the Australian Government introduce a National Human Rights Indicator Index that can measure progress on human rights over time. Recommendation 8 A National Human Rights Statement The Commission recommends that the Australian Government commit to an annual National Human Rights Statement to Parliament. Recommendation 9 A National Human Rights Education Action Plan Recommendation 10 An appropriately resourced AHRC The Commission recommends that the Australian Government ensure the Australian Human Rights Commission is appropriately and sustainably resourced to perform its functions, including supporting the Human Rights Framework, in accordance with the UN Paris Principles. Recommendation 11 A robust civil society to protect human rights The Commission recommends that the Australian Government support measures that invest in and build community capacity to realise human rights and freedoms, including by: • instituting regular forums for dialogue with the NGO sector on human rights • providing funding support for NGOs to advance human rights protection • supporting the independent participation of NGOs in UN human rights processes • maintaining and re-establishing programs that build capacity and support the participation of Indigenous peoples and persons with disability in UN human rights mechanisms. Recommendation 12 The role of business in protecting human rights The Commission recommends that the Australian Government develop a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. The Commission recommends that the Australian Government develop a National Human Rights Education Action Plan, targeted to the Australian Public Service, primary and secondary schools, workplaces and the general community. FREE & EQUAL: Revitalising Australia’s Commitment to Human Rights 13