The following orders of the day relating to committee reports and government responses were considered:

Environment, Communications and the Arts References Committee—Report—Forestry and mining operations on the Tiwi Islands. Motion of the chair of the committee to take note of report called on. Debate adjourned till the next day of sitting, Senator Parry in continuation.

Treaties—Joint Standing Committee—Report 106—Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. Motion of Senator McGauran to take note of report called on. Debate adjourned till the next day of sitting, Senator Parry in continuation.