The following government documents were considered:

Commonwealth and Defence Ombudsman—Report for 1998-99, including a report pursuant to the Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981 . Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Quirke. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Quirke in continuation.

Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts—Commonwealth agency-based Year 2000 readiness report and government business entity report by portfolio—Third report, September 1999. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Australian Pork Corporation—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Dairy Research and Development Corporation and Dairy Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee—Reports for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Dried Fruits Research and Development Council—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation and Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation Selection Committee—Reports for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Grape and Wine Research and Development Corporation—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Pig Research and Development Corporation—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Land and Water Resources Research and Development Corporation—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Australian Dairy Corporation—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Ridgeway. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Ridgeway in continuation.

Wet Tropics Management Authority—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Ridgeway. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Ridgeway in continuation.

Veterans' Review Board—Report for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Ridgeway. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Ridgeway in continuation.

Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs—Report for 1998-99, including a report pursuant to the Immigration (Education) Act 1971. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Forshaw. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Forshaw in continuation.

Australian Institute of Criminology and Criminology Research Council—Reports for 1998-99. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Cooney. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Cooney in continuation.

Australian Federal Police—Report for 1998-99, including a report pursuant to the Complaints (Australian Federal Police) Act 1981 . Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Cooney. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Cooney in continuation.