Senator Siewert to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate:

(a)

acknowledges that 2007 is the half-time progress mark in the global effort to meet the Millennium Development Goals, which aim to halve extreme global poverty by 2015;

(b)

notes that, since the Millennium Declaration was signed by the Prime Minister (Mr Howard) and other world leaders, there has been progress, with:

(i)

an additional 34 million children worldwide afforded the opportunity to enter and complete primary school,

(ii)

more people than ever receiving treatment for HIV, and

(iii)

30 of the world’s poorest countries receiving debt cancellation or some reduction;

(c)

affirms the positive contribution that Australia has already made, by:

(i)

providing up-front, Australia’s 10-year contribution to multilateral debt relief for poor nations,

(ii)

increasing Australia’s aid budget to approximately $4 billion by 2010,

(iii)

strengthening Australia’s commitment to coordinate aid with other donors and better aligning Australia’s aid with partner countries’ own priorities and processes, and

(iv)

renewing the focus of Australia’s aid on education and health;

(d)

notes that on current progress, the promise of the declaration will not be fulfilled and that many of the Millennium Development Goals will not be achieved unless new action is taken and new resources are mobilised;

(e)

affirms the work of the ‘Make Poverty History’ and ‘Micah Challenge’ campaigns in raising public awareness and generating new support for international poverty reduction efforts; and

(f)

calls on Australia to continue to play its part in supporting the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals by maintaining and increasing its efforts through:

(i)

a generous, effective and poverty-focused aid program,

(ii)

a commitment to reducing the unsustainable debt burden of poor countries,

(iii)

the promotion of good governance in developing country institutions and communities,

(iv)

advocacy for fairer international trade rules, and

(v)

addressing the development challenges posed by climate change.

Senator Johnston to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend legislation relating to aviation, and for related purposes. Aviation Legislation Amendment (2007 Measures No. 1) Bill 2007.

Senator Murray to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate requests the Government to require that an appropriate examination or review be undertaken of the remuneration and entitlements of members and senators by the Remuneration Tribunal, with the requirement that it take a holistic view with respect to members’ and senators’ salary packages and allowances, what they need to do their jobs, and their superannuation entitlements; and that the tribunal report to the Government in 2008.

Senator Bob Brown to move on the next day of sitting:

That Determination 2007/04: Principal Executive Office (PEO) Classification Structure and Terms and Conditions, made pursuant to subsections 5(2A), 7(3D) and 7(4) of the Remuneration Tribunal Act 1973, be disapproved. [F2007L01327]

Senator Fielding to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 to limit unfair banking and credit card penalty fees, and for related purposes. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Fair Bank and Credit Card Fees) Amendment Bill 2007.

Senator Minchin to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following operate as a temporary order until the conclusion of the 2007 sittings:

If a division is called for on Thursday after 4.30 pm, the matter before the Senate shall be adjourned until the next day of sitting at a time fixed by the Senate.