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

Regional Forest Agreements between the Commonwealth of Australia and New South Wales—Final report on progress with implementation of New South Wales regional forest agreements—Report of the independent assessor, dated November 2009. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Abetz. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Abetz in continuation.

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission—Telstra’s compliance with the price control arrangements—Report for 2008-09. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator McEwen. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator McEwen in continuation.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government—National aviation policy: Flight path to the future—White paper, dated December 2009. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Parry. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Parry in continuation.

General business orders of the day nos 40, 42 to 45, 47 to 49 and 51 relating to government documents were called on but no motion was moved.