The following government documents were tabled:

Anglo-Australian Telescope Board—Anglo-Australian Observatory (AAO)—Report for 2007-08.

ASC Pty Ltd—Report for 2007-08.

Remuneration Tribunal—Report for 2007-08.

Treaty—MultilateralOptional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, New York, 13 December 2006—Text, together with national interest analysis.

The following documents were tabled by the Clerk:

[Legislative instruments are identified by a Federal Register of Legislative Instruments (FRLI) number]

A New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax) Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 239—A New Tax System (Luxury Car Tax) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 1) [F2008L04529]*.

Acts Interpretation Act—Statement pursuant to subsection 34C(6) relating to the extension of specified period for presentation of a report—National Rural Advisory Council – Report for 2006-07.

Broadcasting Services Act—Variations to Licence Area Plans for—

Charters Towers Radio – No. 1 of 2008 [F2008L04436]*.

Colac Radio – No. 1 of 2008 [F2008L04435]*.

Townsville Radio – No. 1 of 2008 [F2008L04437]*.

Civil Aviation Act—

Civil Aviation Safety Regulations—Airworthiness Directives—Part 105—

AD/BELL 412/2 Amdt 1—Retirement Lives – Fatigue Critical Components [F2008L04391]*.

AD/BN-2/22—Emergency Exits Placard [F2008L04392]*.

AD/BN-2/26—Wing Rear Spar – Inspection [F2008L04393]*.

AD/BN-2/37—Passenger Seats – Inspection and Modification [F2008L04394]*.

AD/DO 228/1—Airworthiness Limitations [F2008L04399]*.

AD/ERJ-170/19—Ram Air Turbine Machined Support [F2008L04405]*.

AD/ERJ-170/20—Engine Pylon Bulkhead 1 Fasteners [F2008L04406]*.

Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 238—Civil Aviation Regulations 2008 (No. 2) [F2008L04445]*.

Customs Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 Nos—

225—Customs Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 6) [F2008L04419]*.

226—Customs (Prohibited Imports) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 5) [F2008L04423]*.

Excise Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 240—Excise Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 1) [F2008L04517]*.

Federal Court of Australia Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 244—Federal Court Amendment Rules 2008 (No. 2) [F2008L04528]*.

Fisheries Management Act—Heard Island and McDonald Islands Fishery Management Plan 2002—HIMIF 2008/2009 TAC D7 Determination—Total Allowable Catch Determination – 2008/2009 Season [F2008L04441]*.

Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 231—Hazardous Waste (Regulation of Exports and Imports) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 1) [F2008L04513]*.

Health Insurance Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 235—Health Insurance (Diagnostic Imaging Services Table) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 4) [F2008L04262]*.

International Organisations (Privileges and Immunities) Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 233—Secretariat to the Meeting of the Parties to the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (Privileges and Immunities) Regulations 2008 [F2008L04489]*.

Migration Act—

Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 237—Migration Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 8) [F2008L04492]*.

Statement under section 91D—Prescription of the People’s Republic of China as a safe third country.

National Rental Affordability Scheme Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 232—National Rental Affordability Scheme Regulations 2008 [F2008L04484]*.

Petroleum Excise (Prices) Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 241—Petroleum Excise (Prices) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 1) [F2008L04518]*.

Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 223—Primary Industries (Excise) Levies Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 4) [F2008L04034]*.

Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 224—Primary Industries Levies and Charges Collection Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 4) [F2008L04490]*.

Radiocommunications Act—Radiocommunications (Foreign Space Objects) Amendment Determination 2008 (No. 2) [F2008L04440]*.

Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act—

Universal Service Subsidies (2008-09 Contestable Areas) Determination (No. 1) 2008 [F2008L04449]*.

Universal Service Subsidies (2008-09 Default Area) Determination (No. 1) 2008 [F2008L04448]*.

Trade Practices Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 242—Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard) (Bicycle Helmets) Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 1) [F2008L04523]*.

Water Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 229—Water Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 2) [F2008L04439]*.

Workplace Relations Act—Select Legislative Instrument 2008 No. 243—Workplace Relations Amendment Regulations 2008 (No. 3) [F2008L04525]*.

Governor-General’s Proclamation—Commencement of provisions of an Act

Migration Amendment (Notification Review) Act 2008—Items 1 and 2 of Schedule 1—5 December 2008 [F2008L04521]*.

*    Explanatory statement tabled with legislative instrument.