The following items of business were postponed:

Government business notice of motion no. 1 standing in the name of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Senator Ludwig) for today, relating to the consideration of legislation, postponed till 16 August 2011.

General business notice of motion no. 187 standing in the name of the Leader of the Australian Greens (Senator Bob Brown) for today, relating to the consultation of party leaders and independent senators for a summoning of the Senate, postponed till 22 March 2011.