The following orders of the day were considered:

Broadcasting Services Act 1992Digital television transmission and reception—Report, August 2009. Motion of Senator Adams to take note of document agreed to.

Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997Live-stock mortalities during exports by sea—Report for the period 1 January to 30 June 2009. Motion of Senator Back to take note of document agreed to.

General business orders of the day Nos 2 to 5 relating to government documents were called on but no motion was moved.