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

Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts References Committee—Report—The performance of the Australian telecommunications regulatory regime. Motion of the chair of the committee (Senator Bartlett) to take note of report called on. On the motion of Senator Stephens debate was adjourned till the next day of sitting.

Regulations and Ordinances—Standing Committee—112th report—40th Parliament report. Motion to take note of report called on. Debate adjourned till the next day of sitting, Senator Bartlett in continuation.

Community Affairs References Committee—Report—Quality and equity in aged care. Motion of the chair of the committee (Senator Marshall) to take note of report called on. On the motion of Senator Stephens debate was adjourned till the next day of sitting.

Employment, Workplace Relations and Education References Committee—Report—Indigenous education funding. Motion of the chair of the committee (Senator Crossin) to take note of report agreed to.

Migration—Joint Standing Committee—Report—Inspections of Baxter Immigration Detention Facility and Port Augusta Residential Housing Project, April 2005. Motion of Senator Kirk to take note of report called on. Debate adjourned till the next day of sitting, Senator Bartlett in continuation.

Employment, Workplace Relations and Education References Committee—Interim report—Indigenous education funding. Motion of the chair of the committee (Senator Crossin) to take note of report agreed to.