UN human rights review: Countries line up to criticise Australia for its treatment of asylum seekers

By Nick Miller
Updated November 10 2015 - 5:14pm, first published 4:47pm
Veteran MP Philip Ruddock joined Australia's delegation at the UN forum, defending Australia's human rights record. Photo: Nick Miller
Veteran MP Philip Ruddock joined Australia's delegation at the UN forum, defending Australia's human rights record. Photo: Nick Miller
Dozens of countries called on Australia to wind back or end mandatory detention of asylum seekers. Photo: Andrew Meares
Dozens of countries called on Australia to wind back or end mandatory detention of asylum seekers. Photo: Andrew Meares
Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs said while countries were "courteous" there were "common themes" of concern. Photo: Lukas Coch
Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs said while countries were "courteous" there were "common themes" of concern. Photo: Lukas Coch
More than 100 countries gave recommendations on how Australia should improve its human rights record. Photo: Nick Miller
More than 100 countries gave recommendations on how Australia should improve its human rights record. Photo: Nick Miller

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