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

Economics Legislation Committee—Report—Safe Climate (Energy Efficient Non-Residential Buildings Scheme) Bill 2009. Motion of Senator Milne to take note of report called on. On the motion of Senator Bushby the debate was adjourned till the next day of sitting.

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. On the motion of Senator Bushby the debate was adjourned till the next day of sitting.

Treaties—Joint Standing Committee—Report 106—Nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. Motion of Senator McGauran to take note of report called on. On the motion of Senator Bushby the debate was adjourned till the next day of sitting.