The following orders of the day relating to committee reports and government responses were considered:

Treaties—Joint Standing Committee—Report 51—Treaties tabled on 12 November and 3 December 2002. Motion of Senator Buckland to take note of report called on. On the motion of Senator Ludwig debate was adjourned till the next day of sitting.

Treaties—Joint Standing Committee—Report—United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child—Government response. Motion of Senator Murray to take note of document called on. On the motion of Senator Ludwig debate was adjourned till the next day of sitting.