Senator Allison to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate—

(a)

recognises that:

(i)

according to a study conducted by Iraq’s Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation, and also Norway’s Institute for Applied International Studies and the United Nations’ Development Program, the rate of acute malnutrition among children aged 6 months to 5 years has increased to 7.7 per cent in 2006, up from 4 per cent in 2002, and the problem continues to grow,

(ii)

this translates into approximately 400 000 Iraqi children suffering from malnutrition,

(iii)

one in three children in remote areas suffers problems associated with poor diet such as stunted growth and low weight which can irreversibly hamper the young child’s optimal physical, mental and cognitive development, and

(iv)

Iraq’s current food rationing program has not been able to meet many families’ needs, due to Iraq’s continued instability, and the lack of sanitation and clean water; and

(b)

calls on the Government to give this matter its urgent attention in Australia’s current deployment in Iraq and in talks with the Administration of the United States of America, other international agencies and with the new Iraqi Government.

Senator Ellison to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1914, and for related purposes. Crimes Act Amendment (Forensic Procedures) Bill (No. 1) 2006.

Senator Ellison to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to customs, and for related purposes. Customs Legislation Amendment (Modernising Import Controls and Other Measures) Bill 2006.

Senator Ellison to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Transaction Reports Act 1988, and for related purposes. Financial Transaction Reports Amendment Bill 2006.

Senator Vanstone to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Migration Act 1958, and for related purposes. Migration Amendment (Visa Integrity) Bill 2006.

Senator Colbeck to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Public Works Committee Act 1969, and for related purposes. Public Works Committee Amendment Bill 2006.

Senator Minchin to move on the next day of sitting:

That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Trade Marks Act 1995, and for related purposes. Trade Marks Amendment Bill 2006.

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

That the Senate—

(a)

notes:

(i)

that the United Kingdom is prepared to grant Mr David Hicks citizenship and is awaiting permission from United States of America (US) authorities to extend the oath of loyalty to him,

(ii)

that the US military lawyer assigned to defend Australian Guantanamo detainee Mr Hicks, Major Michael Mori, is willing to swear in Mr Hicks as a British citizen in order to expedite his release from the Guantanamo Bay detention facility,

(iii)

that through attaining British citizenship, Mr Hicks would be accorded British consular access and protection, and

(iv)

Major Mori has openly stated his concern that Mr Hicks will not be released from Guantanamo Bay soon and that ‘the US is trying to delay Hicks becoming a Brit because they know Britain’s position on the (military) commissions’; and

(b)

urges the Government to support British Foreign Office moves to intervene on Mr Hicks’ behalf.

Senator Crossin to move on the next day of sitting:

That the Senate—

(a)

notes the inauguration of the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris on Tuesday, 20 June 2006, and that this museum will have a significant collection of Australian pieces which will feature artworks by high-profile Australian Indigenous artists such as John Mawurndjul, Gulumbu Yunupingu, Paddy Nyunkuny Bedford, Lena Nyadbi, Tommy Watson, Ningura Napurrula, Judy Watson and Michael Riley; and

(b)

commends Indigenous artists across Australia for their contribution to Australian cultural life and the Australia Council for its role in negotiating the display of Australian Indigenous artworks in the Musée du Quai Branly.