It is undeniable that Australia is really spineless, following the rest of the hypocritical racist countries of the world, namely, USA, UK, Canada and Germany to vote against elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance.
It is sad that Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Italy and Japan abstained.
On the positive note, New Zealand is really one tough cookie, voted YES for the call. Equally pleasing is that China and Russia Federation voted YES.
Australia is really a thorn in the Pacific region, and Australia's closest and unassuming neighbour, New Zealand, has once again demonstrated its independent, visionary and team playing spirit.
Voting Summary Yes: 106 | No: 14 | Abstentions: 44 | Non-Voting: 29 | Total voting membership: 193
It is sad that Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Italy and Japan abstained.
On the positive note, New Zealand is really one tough cookie, voted YES for the call. Equally pleasing is that China and Russia Federation voted YES.
Australia is really a thorn in the Pacific region, and Australia's closest and unassuming neighbour, New Zealand, has once again demonstrated its independent, visionary and team playing spirit.
Voting Summary Yes: 106 | No: 14 | Abstentions: 44 | Non-Voting: 29 | Total voting membership: 193