Kay Hull (Riverina, National Party) Share this | Hansard source

to move:

That the House:

(1)

supports the Australian aid program’s focus on eradication of corruption in developing countries;

(2)

supports the Australian aid program’s efforts to overcome the impact of poverty and corruption and to strengthen democratic institutions by promotion of good governance with specific reference to women and children in developing countries;

(3)

calls on the Parliament to encourage the Australian aid program to promote the human rights of, and the elimination of discrimination against, women and children in developing countries, in activities that:

(a)

support the elimination of gender-based discrimination—such as land, inheritance and property rights, family law, gender-based violence and discrimination in employment; and

(b)

support equitable access (including legal representation) for women and children to the legal system.

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