Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities – 25 July 2019 Recommendation 61: The Australian Government develop a national poverty reduction plan that addresses disability as a cross-cutting issue. Participation in political and public life Recommendation 62: The Australian Government continue to support and resource the work of the Australian Electoral Commission to ensure all voting and election processes are fully accessible and inclusive for people with disability. Recommendation 63: The Australian Government repeal the ‘unsound mind’ provisions of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (Cth) and work with State and Territory governments to review and benchmark all electoral laws against the CRPD. Statistics and data collection Recommendation 64: The Australian Government, in conjunction with the Office of the National Data Commissioner, develop a national disability data framework to ensure appropriate, nationally consistent measures for the collection and public reporting of disaggregated data across the full range of obligations contained in the CRPD. Recommendation 65: The Australian Government commission a comprehensive assessment on the situation of women and girls with disability and children with disability in Australia, as part of the next National Disability Strategy. International cooperation Recommendation 66: The Australian Government ensure the next Development for All Strategy: a. implements the recommendations made by the Office Development Effectiveness in its 2018 review of the strategy b. is informed by the linkages between the CRPD and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals c. is developed in a timely manner d. had adequate resources for implementation. National implementation and monitoring Recommendation 67: The Australian Government ensure that an updated National Disability Agreement embeds the obligations 49