"The Rangoon junta?s move to form a commission on human rights is a joke given that the military refuses to enforce current laws and is the perpetrator of gross violations. The Australian government has decided to cooperate with the Burmese junta in providing human rights training courses for government officials. The decision was in response to the ruling State Peace and Development Council?s (SPDC) indication that it intends to establish a national Human Rights Commission. Canberra?s underlying philosophy is that engagement with the Burmese regime will help improve the human rights situation in Burma..."