The United Nations Association of Australia has released its position statement on Australia's Candidacy for the Human Rights Council. The position statement reflects positively on Australia’s former contribution to human rights, noting with concern the recent and serious decline in Australia’s human rights standing. Highlighting the obligations incumbent on Human Rights Council Member States, the position statement urges the Australian government to consider its candidacy as an opportunity to reinvigorate its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights, both in Australia and in our region.