A/HRC/47/8 10. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela expressed concern about racism and discrimination against indigenous Australian and other vulnerable groups. 11. Viet Nam commended Australia for its active role in the Human Rights Council and its commitment to multiculturalism, diversity and social inclusion. 12. Zambia thanked Australia for its national report and made recommendations. 13. Afghanistan commended the country’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the Paris Agreement. It expressed concern about family unification problems for some categories of asylum seekers. 14. Albania acknowledged the country’s active role as a member of the Human Rights Council and progress made regarding several human rights. 15. Algeria made recommendations. 16. Angola noted the progress made by Australia in combating domestic violence and implementing economic, social and cultural rights. 17. Argentina made recommendations. 18. Armenia commended the country’s efforts to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and combat human trafficking. 19. Azerbaijan noted the new Standing National Human Rights Mechanism. It expressed concern about cases of discrimination and racism. 20. The Bahamas commended Australia for the fiscal measures implemented to support vulnerable groups affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. 21. Bahrain commended Australia for its role in promoting civil and political rights and freedom of religion and belief. 22. Bangladesh commended Australia for its efforts to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. 23. Barbados commended Australia for its engagement in the universal periodic review process, including its national report. 24. Belarus noted that Australia was not fulfilling its international obligation to protect the rights of indigenous Australians and labour migrants. 25. Bhutan complimented Australia on its effective measures to contain COVID-19 and its regional leadership in combating human trafficking. 26. Bosnia and Herzegovina expressed appreciation for the country’s efforts in addressing domestic violence, human trafficking and modern slavery. 27. Botswana commended Australia for its initiatives to promote multiculturalism and social inclusivity. 28. Brazil noted the country’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the withdrawal of its reservation to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. 29. Bulgaria noted the country’s success as a multicultural society. It noted also that the COVID-19 pandemic had a disproportionate effect on vulnerable groups. 30. Burkina Faso called on Australia to increase efforts to combat racial discrimination and hate speech. 31. Cambodia welcomed the country’s adoption of legislation and policies intended to support vulnerable groups. 32. Canada congratulated Australia for its legalization of same-sex marriage. 33. Chile commended Australia for its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 34. China made recommendations. 3