A/HRC/47/8 75. Lebanon commended Australia for its success in creating a plural and tolerant society and its efforts to reduce domestic violence. 76. Lesotho commended Australia for its adoption of the Fifth National Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Plan as well as its promotion of child safety. 77. Libya noted the progress the country had made on human rights, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. 78. Lithuania expressed support for the country’s engagement with civil society and its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 79. Luxembourg made recommendations. 80. Malaysia commended the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children but noted that improvements could still be made. 81. Maldives welcomed the country’s support package for women and children suffering domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. 82. Malta made recommendations. 83. The Marshall Islands commended Australia on the withdrawal of its reservation to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, but expressed concern about insufficient progress on lowering greenhouse gas emissions. 84. Mauritius noted the progress made by Australia since 2015 on health, education, cultural heritage rights and indigenous issues. 85. Mexico welcomed the appointment of an indigenous Australian federal minister and the legalization of same-sex marriage. 86. Mongolia commended the country’s commitment to promote gender equality and good governance at the regional and global levels. It noted efforts to protect the rights of persons with disabilities, children and indigenous peoples. 87. Montenegro encouraged Australia to ratify the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure. 88. Morocco welcomed the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the Paris Agreement. 89. Myanmar expressed appreciation for the country’s multiculturalism and social cohesion measures. 90. Namibia commended the country’s measures aimed at protecting the rights of women, children and indigenous peoples, but noted a need for further improvements. 91. Nepal expressed appreciation for the country’s focus on the resettlement of vulnerable populations, including women, children and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex persons. 92. The Netherlands commended Australia for the progress made regarding freedom of the press, but encouraged further measures to improve the rights of indigenous Australians. 93. New Zealand commended Australia for its ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and the legalization of same-sex marriage. 94. Nicaragua made recommendations. 95. Nigeria commended Australia for its ongoing cooperation with human rights mechanisms. 96. North Macedonia recognized the establishment of the Standing National Human Rights Mechanism and the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture. 97. In response to statements regarding persons with disabilities, the delegation highlighted work to develop a new national disability strategy, as well as continued implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The delegation also noted the 6