Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee On The Elimination Of Racial Discrimination, 30 October 2017  implement policies to reduce disproportionate rates of violence against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to close the gap by 2040, with priority strategies for women and children, and  prioritise early intervention and prevention initiatives that provide comprehensive support and protection from violence to vulnerable Indigenous populations, including women, children and the elderly. Recommendation 24: That the Australian Government provide adequate ongoing funding of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peak organisations and for Indigenous legal assistance. Recommendation 25: That the Australian Government ensure that any reforms that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ lands are undertaken with their participation and free, prior and informed consent. Recommendation 26: That the Australian Government implement the recommendations of the ALRC’s Connection to Country Review of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) and the Council of Australian Governments’ Investigation into Indigenous Land Administration and Use in order to better recognise and protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ native title rights and interests. Recommendation 27: That the Australian Government ensure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights to their traditional estates are not negatively affected by the development of northern Australia. Recommendation 28: That all Australian governments increase their efforts to achieve the Closing the Gap targets. Recommendation 29: That the Australian Government ensure that current models of income management schemes be discontinued or redesigned on a voluntary, opt-in basis with appropriate oversight of decision making and monitoring. Migrants, ethnic minorities and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) peoples Recommendation 30: That the Australian Government support measures to address discrimination faced by African people and communities, including by ensuring targeted settlement services. Recommendation 31: That all Australian governments provide targeted services to protect international students from discrimination. Further, that the Australian Government ensure appropriate data is compiled on the experience of international students in Australia, particularly in relation to income and expenditure, housing experiences, employment discrimination and experiences of violence and sexual harassment. 42