Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, 8 May 2017 Indigenous Land Administration and Use in order to better recognise and protect Indigenous peoples’ native title rights and interests. That the Australian Government ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights to their traditional estates are not negatively impacted by the Northern Australia Development Agenda. • People with Disabilities National Disability Strategy That the Australian Government fully implement the NDS and prioritise efforts to ensure that targets for universal housing design are met by 2020. National Disability Insurance Scheme That the Australian Government continue to fully support the roll out of the NDIS. Employment of people with disabilities That the Australian Government implement the Willing to Work report recommendations and reduce employment discrimination against people with a disability and older Australians. Prisoners and mental health That Australian governments develop appropriate support for people with disabilities, particularly those with mental health disorders and cognitive disability including national guidelines on ‘fitness to plead’. • Women Women and Work That the Australian Government further strengthen efforts to support women in paid work, unpaid caring roles and to reduce gender gaps in workforce participation, wages and retirement incomes and savings. Violence against women and children That Australian governments redouble efforts to reduce violence against women, including by ensuring adequate accommodation and support services to reduce the risk of homelessness for women and their children. • Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Intersex Issues (SOGII) Non-discrimination 17

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