Abbreviations

Abbreviations

Abbreviation

Definition

CAT

Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

CEDAW

Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women

CRC

Convention on the Rights of the Child

CRPD

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

EM

Explanatory Memorandum

FRLI

Federal Register of Legislative Instruments

ICCPR

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

ICESCR

International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

ICERD

International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination

PJCHR

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights


Committee Secretariat contact:

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: 02 6277 3823
uni.inquiry@aph.gov.au