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

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)—Report for 2008-09. Motion of Senator Parry to take note of document called on. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Parry in continuation.

Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism—Report for 2008-09, including Geoscience Australia report for 2008-09. Motion of Senator Parry to take note of document called on. On the motion of Senator McEwen the debate was adjourned till Thursday at general business.

Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO)—Report for 2008-09. Motion of Senator Boyce to take note of document called on. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Parry in continuation.

Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS)—Report for 2008-09. Motion of Senator Parry to take note of document called on. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Parry in continuation.

Commonwealth Grants Commission—Report for 2008-09. Motion of Senator Parry to take note of document called on. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Parry in continuation.