The Australian Government has recently announced the strengthening of Australia's counter terrorism laws.

38. Mr. MAHER (Australia) noted that his Government always paid its contributions on time.

Australia's federal system of government also allows the state and territory governments a role in giving effect to Australia's international obligations.

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The Australian Government has also conducted outreach activities with the non profit sector, in particular, Australian non government organizations (NGOs) delivering aid overseas.

In 1999, the Australian Government undertook formal consultations with women around Australia, including those from regional and rural areas.

52. No reply has been received from the Government of Australia.

Together with State and Territory Governments, the Australian Government has launched a process to review laws and regulations governing the security of biological agents in Australia.

The Australian Government believes that all Australians must have equal opportunity for access to higher education.

Lastly, he reaffirmed his Government's commitment to working constructively with the United Nations and with all Governments to bring about real improvements in human rights for all peoples.

64. The Government of Australia contributed 5.3 million Australian dollars, of which 4.3 million was donated to United Nations agencies, and 1 million was provided to non governmental organizations.

The Government of Australia, as the direct addressee, stated that The Australian Government had noted the French Government's statements expressing an intention to cease atmospheric testing after the present series was completed.

The Australian Government funds the Australian Cultural Orientation Programme, which provides humanitarian entrants with an introduction to life in Australia prior to departure from their home countries.

In Australia (Australian Capital Territory), the judiciary was bound to secrecy subject to the discretion of the Government, the executive or political authorities.

The penalties for Australia's child sex tourism are very high, reflecting the seriousness with which the Australian Government regards such offences.

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The concern of the Australian Government is to exclude completely atmospheric testing.

The Government of Australia subsequently circulated it in the United Nations General Assembly.

The French Government has never given the assurances which the Australian Government has sought regarding atmospheric testing.

The Government supports a large number of welfare services for all Australians.

The French statements were addressed to the Governments of Australia and New Zealand.

His Government had also studied those issues, with the help of an expert group.

The Australian Government aims to maximize the ability of unemployed Australians to find work and to create the conditions to foster strong employment growth and higher productivity workplaces in Australia.

The High Court of Australia has confirmed that this allows the Parliament to legislate for the implementation of treaty obligations entered into by the Australian Government.

The Australian Government has committed AUS 16.5 million over four years for three initiatives under the indigenous Women's Development Programme

The Government was currently reviewing the Act to ensure that it met the needs of both indigenous and non indigenous Australians.

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Nursing and education have been identified as areas of national priority by the Australian Government.

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The Constitution does not contain provisions in the nature of a bill of rights, indeed the Australian Government is not convinced that a bill of rights would be an appropriate way to protect human rights in the Australian context.

Australia's existing legal obligations are always taken into account when writing doctrine and this is also reflected in the Australian Government's manuals.

Australian exports of used lead acid batteries to the Philippines took place at a time when the Australian Government had no jurisdiction over exports of used lead acid batteries to the Philippines.

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The Australian Government is currently in the process of implementing the Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purposes of Detection (MARPLEX Convention).

There were various bodies that helped to prevent, investigate and prosecute corruption, such as the ombudsmen in each Australian jurisdiction, AFP and ACC, the Australian Taxation Office, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission and the Australian Public Service Commission.

It would not be appropriate for the Australian Government to move to override the authority of the anti discrimination legislation of the state and territory governments.

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In Australia (Western Australia), the Australian Institute of Judicial Administration conducted courses for newly appointed judges.

The Government of Australia draws to the attention of the Special Rapporteur the legislation enacted by the Australian Parliament in 1996 which guards against the possibility of illegal traffic in hazardous wastes.

36. On 14 September 1997, the Australian Government announced that it would grant 4 million Australian dollars (US 2.88 million) to provide clean water to an additional 20,000 people of East Timor.

It had also taken steps to encourage adherence to the relevant conventions by States of the Asia and the Pacific region.

This review is still ongoing as the Government of Australia continues to consult with affected industry sectors.

Australia urges careful consideration of the report of the Canberra Commission by all Governments.

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