“Australia should commit to using its seat on the United Nations Security Council to promote and protect human rights around the world, given that respect for human rights is essential to the Security Council’s mandate of promoting international peace and security. While the Australian government deserves to be warmly congratulated on its successful campaign, the real value of the $25 million invested in the candidacy will be determined by whether Australia can focus the council’s attention more sharply on global human rights issues and situations of concern.” (Quoted from article)