Senator Stott Despoja to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate:

(a)

notes that:

(i)

March 2007 marks the one year anniversary of Mr David Hicks’ solitary confinement,

(ii)

in less than 7 days, Mr Hicks will be forced to front up to a military commission process that is a sham, and

(iii)

the date for Mr Hicks’ Federal Court of Australia case against the Australian Government’s inaction to protect a citizen abroad has been set for 17 May 2007;

(b)

recognises the urgency for the Government to investigate reports that Mr Hicks was sedated forcibly before being told of the sworn charges against him; and

(c)

calls for relevant ministers and independent health professionals to visit Guantanamo Bay immediately to assess, first hand, its conditions and the health of Mr Hicks.

Senator Allison to move on the next day of sitting:

(1)

That the following matter be referred to the Community Affairs Committee for inquiry and report by 30 June 2008:

Ongoing efforts towards improving mental health services in Australia, with reference to the National Action Plan on Mental Health agreed upon at the July 2006 meeting of the Council of Australian Governments, particularly examining the commitments and contributions of the different levels of government with regard to their respective roles and responsibilities.

(2)

That the committee, in considering this matter, give consideration to:

(a)

the extent to which the action plan assists in achieving the aims and objectives of the National Mental Health Strategy;

(b)

the overall contribution of the action plan to the development of a coordinated infrastructure to support community-based care;

(c)

progress towards implementing the recommendations of the Select Committee on Mental Health, as outlined in its report A national approach to mental health – from crisis to community; and

(d)

identifying any possible remaining gaps or shortfalls in funding and in the range of services available for people with a mental illness.

Senator Ludwig to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Criminal Code Act 1995 to create new offences in relation to transmitting child abuse and pornographic materials by postal or like services, and for related purposes. Criminal Code Amendment (Anti-Child Abuse and Pornography Materials) Bill 2007.