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Australia wins seat on UN Human Rights Council despite criticism

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Australia's appointment to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term is drawing mixed reactions.


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By Greg Dyett, Rosemary Bolger

Presented by Tia Ardha

Source: SBS



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Australia's appointment to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term is drawing mixed reactions.


Lawyer Hugh de Kretser from the Human Rights Law Centre says Australia has a long track record of being a positive influence at the United Nations, but not so much in recent years.


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