(f) Accountability and human rights indicators (h) A sustainable human rights community Chapter 6 outlines how additional measures to properly measure and track Australia’s human rights performance are critical to the success of the Human Rights Framework proposed in this report. Chapter 8 outlines how a properly resourced and appropriately independent Australian Human Rights Commission and a vibrant and robust civil society will be critical to the success of the National Human Rights Framework. It recommends a new Human Rights Indicator Index and an annual National Statement to Parliament to maximise the effectiveness of a Human Rights Act and in moving from standard setting to effective implementation (g) Human rights education Chapter 7 sets out the Commission’s proposed approach to human rights education at the national level. Educative and awareness raising measures are needed across all areas of the proposed National Human Rights Framework set out in this report. 30 (i) Looking forward: A revitalised National Human Rights Framework to better protect human rights in Australia Chapter 9 outlines how the structural reforms required to establish the National Human Rights Framework will operate to provide significant benefits in realising additional human rights protections for distinct groups in our community in most need of protection. FREE & EQUAL: Revitalising Australia’s Commitment to Human Rights 9

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