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

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry—Report for 2010-11, including financial statements for the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service and National Residue Survey. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator McKenzie. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator McKenzie in continuation.

Trade—New Zealand—Export of apples to Australia—Letter to the President of the Senate from the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (Senator Ludwig) responding to the order of the Senate of 20 September 2011. Motion to take note of document moved, by leave, by Senator Williams. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Williams in continuation.

Departmental and agency appointments and vacancies—Order for production of documents—Budget (Supplementary) estimates—Letter of advice—Climate Change and Energy Efficiency portfolio. Motion to take note of document moved, by leave, by Senator McKenzie. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator McKenzie in continuation.

Departmental and agency grants—Budget (Supplementary) estimates—Order for Production of Documents—Letters of advice—

Australian Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation Authority.

Department of Infrastructure and Transport.

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Department of Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government.

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research [2].

Climate Change and Energy Efficiency portfolio.