A/HRC/47/8 to a free press and recent reforms that would enhance protections for journalists and whistleblowers. In response to questions on freedom of religion, the delegation highlighted the country’s efforts to enhance legislative protections, including against religious discrimination. 144. The delegation spoke of the national security laws and the accompanying safeguards, protections and oversight mechanisms. It highlighted the country’s strong democratic institutions and other mechanisms that served to protect and advance human rights. 145. In closing, the delegation thanked all delegations for their constructive and considered recommendations. It acknowledged the active involvement of civil society and committed itself to consider the recommendations received in consultation with civil society. The delegation concluded by affirming the country’s commitment to the protection of human rights in Australia in the region and globally. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 146. The following recommendations will be examined by Australia, which will provide responses in due time, but no later than the forty-seventh session of the Human Rights Council. 146.1 Sign and ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Uzbekistan); 146.2 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Togo); 146.3 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (France); 146.4 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Japan); 146.5 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Senegal); 146.6 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Costa Rica); 146.7 Consider the possibility of signing and ratifying the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance (Argentina); 146.8 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Ukraine); 146.9 Ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure (Slovakia); 146.10 Ratify the Convention on Migrant Workers (Sri Lanka); 146.11 Ratify the Convention on Migrant Workers (Egypt); 146.12 Ratify the Convention on Migrant Workers (Senegal); 146.13 Ratify the Convention on Migrant Workers (Costa Rica); 146.14 Ratify the Convention on Migrant Workers (Chile); 146.15 Ratify the Convention on Migrant Workers (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela); 146.16 Proceed towards the ratification of the Convention on Migrant Workers (Togo); 146.17 Become a party to the Convention on Migrant Workers (Turkey); 9