The United Nations World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance is held in Durban, South Africa. The conference marks both the International Year and the Third Decade for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Australia sends a delegation. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission prepares by holding extensive consultations with government and community groups across Australia and releases a number of discussion papers. Conference outcomes include the development of a Declaration and Programme of Action.