The following orders of the day relating to government documents were considered and not debated:

Taxation Reform—Community Education and Information Programme—Documents tabled by the Treasurer (Mr Costello) relating to market research conducted by the Treasury, 11 November 1998. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Ray. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Ray in continuation.

Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation—Report for 1997-98. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Margetts. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Margetts in continuation.

Nuclear Safety Bureau—Report for the period 1 January to 31 March 1998 (NSB.QRM 42). Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Margetts. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Margetts in continuation.

Rural Adjustment Scheme Advisory Council—Report for 1997-98. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Superannuation Complaints Tribunal—Report for 1997-98. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Watson. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Watson in continuation.

Productivity Commission—Report for 1997-98. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Margetts. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Margetts in continuation.