Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination, 30 October 2017 Recommendation 32: That the Australian Government consider how Australian law could better reflect international human rights law relating to religious belief and observance. Recommendation 33: That the Australian Government maintain a migration policy and program that does not discriminate against visa applicants on the basis of their race, colour, descent, religion or national or ethnic origin. Recommendation 34: That the Australian Government continue to fund and support initiatives to address racism and racial discrimination as a complementary measure to settlement services. Recommendation 35: That the Australian Government revise policies that discriminate against refugees and asylum seekers on the basis of their mode of arrival. Recommendation 36: That the Australian Government put in place transparent decision-making and external review processes to ensure the exercise of discretionary power in s 501 of the Migration Act complies with international human rights law (including CERD). Police Practices Recommendation 37: That:  all Australian governments ensure police are trained in cultural competency and anti-racism  all Australian governments implement independent review mechanisms to monitor compliance of police practices with international human rights law (including CERD and the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)), and  the Queensland Government respond appropriately to the Federal Court of Australia’s decision in Wotton v State of Queensland (No 5) [2016] FCA 1457. The Commission considers these issues to be of such importance that the Committee should request an update from the Australian Government on progress in 12 months time. Counterterrorism Recommendation 38: That the Australian Government ensures that counterterrorism measures do not unnecessarily limit human rights (including rights enshrined in CERD) and considers the concerns raised by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor in that process. 43