The following government documents were considered:

Migration Act 1958Section 486O—Assessment of appropriateness of detention arrangements—Government response to the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s reports 049/06 to 055/06, 9 May 2006. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Bartlett. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Bartlett in continuation.

Migration Act 1958Section 486O—Assessment of appropriateness of detention arrangements—Reports by the Commonwealth Ombudsman—Personal identifiers 049/06 to 055/06. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Bartlett. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Bartlett in continuation.

The following orders of the day relating to government documents were considered:

Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)—Australian aid: Promoting growth and stability—White paper. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Stott Despoja. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Stott Despoja in continuation.

General business orders of the day nos 77 to 81, 84 to 87 and 89 relating to government documents were called on but no motion was moved.