The government documents tabled earlier today (see entry no. 2) were called on but no motion was moved.

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

Department of Finance and Deregulation—Campaign advertising by Australian government departments and agencies—Report for the period 1 July to 31 December 2010. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Macdonald. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Macdonald in continuation.

Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997Report for 2009-10 in relation to compliance with the statutory funding agreement between the Commonwealth of Australia and Australian Livestock Export Corporation Limited (LiveCorp). Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Macdonald. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Macdonald in continuation.

General business orders of the day nos 119 to 123, 126, 127, 129, 130 and 132 to 135 relating to government documents were called on but no motion was moved.