Senator Ludlam to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to prohibit disruptive advertising during SBS television programs, and for related purposes. Special Broadcasting Service Amendment (Prohibition of Disruptive Advertising) Bill 2009.

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

That the Senate—

(a)

notes that:

(i)

Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have been deployed in Afghanistan since 2001,

(ii)

the Minister for Defence (Senator Faulkner) recently announced a further increase in the number of Australian troops in that country, and

(iii)

there is speculation that the deployment of ADF personnel in Afghanistan may be extended for a further 5 years; and

(b)

calls on the Government to debate the options for Australian troops in Afghanistan, including their return to Australia.