The following order of the day relating to committee reports and government responses was considered:

Community Affairs References Committee—Reports—Forgotten Australians: A report on Australians who experienced institutional or out-of-home care as children—Protecting vulnerable children: A national challenge: Inquiry into Australians who experienced institutional or out-of-home care—Government responses. Motion of Senator Murray to take note of document called on. Debate adjourned till the next day of sitting, Senator Bartlett in continuation.