Senator Humphries to move on the next day of sitting:

That the time for the presentation of reports of the Education, Employment and Workplace Relations References Committee be extended as follows:

(a)

the oversight of the child care industry—to 23 November 2009; and

(b)

the welfare of international students—to 25 November 2009.

Senator Crossin to move on the next day of sitting:

That the time for the presentation of the report of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee on access to justice be extended to 19 November 2009.

Senator Crossin to move on the next day of sitting:

That the time for the presentation of the report of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the provisions of the Crimes Amendment (Working With Children—Criminal History) Bill 2009 be extended to 17 November 2009.

Senator Trood to move on the next day of sitting:

That the time for the presentation of the report of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee on economic and security challenges facing Papua New Guinea and the island states of the southwest Pacific be extended to 19 November 2009.

Senator Hanson-Young to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate—

(a)

recognises the universal human rights of same-sex attracted people to live their lives free from persecution on the basis of their sexuality;

(b)

notes the Ugandan Government introduced, on 14 October 2009, the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, a law re-criminalising homosexuality and criminalising the promotion of homosexuality in Uganda;

(c)

condemns the criminalisation of homosexuality anywhere in the world; and

(d)

calls on the Australian Government to actively encourage the Ugandan Government to withdraw its Anti-Homosexuality Bill and respect the human rights of same-sex attracted people.

Senator Parry to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate notes that the Rudd Government’s policies have seriously comprised the integrity of Australia’s borders with far reaching consequences, including:

(a)

the increased activity of illegal people smuggling in Australia’s region;

(b)

an increased number of unlawful arrivals taking perilous journeys;

(c)

the diversion of border protection agencies and resources; and

(d)

heightened security and biosecurity risks.

Senator Ludwig to move on the next day of sitting:

That, on Monday, 16 November 2009, the hours of meeting shall be noon to 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm.

Senator Birmingham and Senator Barnett to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following matters be referred to the Environment, Communications and the Arts References Committee for inquiry and report by 30 March 2010:

(a)

the Federal Government’s Energy Efficient Homes Package (ceiling insulation), with particular reference to:

(i)

the administration of the program from a pricing, probity and efficiency perspective, including:

(a)

the basis on which the Government determined the size of the rebate for ceiling insulation,

(b)

regulation of quoting and installation practices,

(c)

protection against rorting and abuse of the rebate,

(d)

the impact of the program in pushing up insulation prices,

(e)

ensuring value for money for taxpayers,

(f)

waste, inefficiency and mismanagement within the program, and

(g)

ensuring the program achieves its stated aims as part of the Government’s stimulus package,

(ii)

an examination of what advice was provided to the Government on safety matters, particularly in relation to fire and electrocution risks and to what degree the Government acted on this advice,

(iii)

an examination of what advice was provided to the Government on occupational health and safety matters, particularly in relation to training for installers, including:

(a)

to what degree the Government acted on this advice, and

(b)

identification and examination of fires and electrical incidents resulting from the Government’s Home Insulation Program, and

(iv)

an analysis of the effectiveness of the package as a means to improve the efficiency of homes and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases, including comparison with alternative policy measures;

(b)

consideration of measures to reduce or eliminate waste and mismanagement, and to ensure value for money for the remainder of the program, noting the planned $2.7 billion to be distributed under the program in total; and

(c)

other related matters.

Senator Siewert to move on the next day of sitting:

That there be laid on the table by the Minister representing the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts (Senator Wong), no later than Monday, 16 November 2009, the report of the marine survey of the environmental impacts of the Montara oil spill and all documents used in its preparation, including drafts.

Senator Siewert to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend laws to restore the operation of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 in the Northern Territory, and for related purposes. Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Restoration of Racial Discrimination Act) Bill 2009.