Statement of Compatibility with Human Rights

Prepared in accordance with Part 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011

International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) (International Committee of the Red Cross) Regulation 2013

This Legislative Instrument is compatible with the human rights and freedoms recognised or declared in the international instruments listed in section 3 of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.

Overview of the Legislative Instrument

This legislative instrument will confer such privileges and immunities on the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as are required to give effect to the Arrangement between the Government of Australia and the International Committee of the Red Cross on a Regional Headquarters in Australia, done at Canberra on 24 November 2005 and to confer upon the ICRC in Australia legal status and such legal capacities as are necessary for the exercise of its powers and the performance of its functions. This will support the work of the ICRC in Australia and the Pacific region.

Human rights implications

This Legislative Instrument does not engage any of the applicable rights or freedoms.

Conclusion

This Legislative Instrument is compatible with human rights as it does not raise human rights issues, has no adverse implications for the Government’s compliance with its human rights obligations and does not adversely affect the human rights of individuals.

The Legislative Instrument will provide a basis for enhanced cooperation with the ICRC, which plays a significant role in, inter alia, promoting and implementing respect for human rights. To this extent, the Legislative Instrument should contribute to the advancement of human rights.