E/CN.4/1998/6/Add.1 page 25 museums, the States concerned should be encouraged to cooperate by removing any political, legislative or other obstacle to the return of the objects as quickly as possible. 124. With regard to conflicts of economic, political and religious interests, the Special Rapporteur would like to recall that freedom of belief, in the present case, that of the Aboriginals, constitutes a basic issue and deserves even stronger protection. The freedom to manifest belief is also recognized, but may be subject to limitations insofar as these are strictly necessary, as stipulated in article 1, paragraph 3, of the Declaration on the Elimination of All Forms of Intolerance and of Discrimination Based on Religion or Belief and article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 125. The manifestation of belief therefore needs to be reconciled with political, economic and other rights and concerns, which are just as legitimate, through dialogue and respect for all parties, including Aboriginals. With regard to the Hindmarsh Island case, the Special Rapporteur calls for a serene approach to the matter and a conciliatory settlement between the parties. 126. Lastly, the Special Rapporteur welcomes the authorities' efforts to ensure that Aboriginals cease to be an excluded community and enjoy all their rights, especially economic, social and cultural rights, by applying the principle of positive discrimination. The private sector, especially employers, should echo this policy and be aware of the importance of Aboriginal beliefs. Considering that Aboriginals are in general economically marginalized and affected by unemployment, sometimes as a result of their religious constraints, special protection should be given to that community, especially by encouraging a change in attitudes in order to arrive at a compromise between economic considerations and religious practice. 127. Generally speaking, the Aboriginal question should be considered with more understanding in Australian society, with a view to eliminating any surviving forms of racism related to historic, social and economic factors which also affect religion. -----