The government documents tabled earlier today were called on but no motion was moved.

The following order of the day relating to government documents was considered:

Australian Meat and Live-stock Industry Act 1997Live-stock mortalities during exports by sea—Report for the period 1 January to 30 June 2011 [Replacement for document tabled on 16 August 2011]. Motion to take note of document moved by Senator Williams. Debate adjourned till Thursday at general business, Senator Williams in continuation.