E/CN.4/2002/24 page 8 8. Of the extensive agenda adopted, the following items are worthy of mention: (a) “Enhancing the effectiveness of the special procedures system” (item 2; see E/CN.4/2002/14, paras. 15-25); (b) “Support services” (item 3; see paras. 26-34 of the report of the meeting); (c) “Thematic discussion” (item 4; paras. 35-41); (d) “Technical cooperation and monitoring activities” (item 5; paras. 42-47); (e) “Improving the coordination of special procedures on human rights defenders” (item 6; paras. 48-49); (f) “Contribution to the 2001 World Conference against Racism” (item 7; paras. 50-51); (g) “Consultations with NGO representatives” (item 9; paras. 52-57); (h) “Consultations with the Bureau of the Commission on Human Rights” (item 10; paras. 58-68); (i) “Cooperation with the human rights treaty bodies” (item 11; paras. 69-75 and appendix V). The Special Rapporteur wishes to draw the attention of members of the Commission to the various conclusions and useful recommendations made by the 8th meeting; they are contained in chapter XI of the report (E/CN.4/2002/14). C. Missions of the Special Rapporteur 1. Australia 9. The addendum to this report contains the Special Rapporteur’s observations following the mission he undertook from 22 April to 10 May 2001 (E/CN.4/2002/24/Add.1). This most edifying and instructive mission enabled him to analyse in the field, with active assistance from the authorities and peoples of Australia, the situation of the Aboriginals, the manifestations of discrimination and xenophobia, and the multiculturalism policy and its effective implementation. The Special Rapporteur noted that significant progress had been achieved in the area of human rights and action to combat racism and racial discrimination in general, but considers that, despite the efforts of the Australian authorities, much remains to be done in order to eradicate the legacy of racial discrimination and reduce social inequalities and the extreme poverty which affects the majority of Aboriginals.