When Parliament resumed a petition was presented asking the House to note that 8,999 people have supported a petition calling for every government to support the establishment of an arms-trade treaty that effectively prevents arms from fuelling atrocities and abuses.
Reports were present on the:
Defence Amendment Bill by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committee
2012/13 Estimates for Vote Energy and the 2012/13 Estimates for Vote Commerce by the Commerce Committee
2012/13 Estimates for Vote Environment and the
2012/13 Estimates for Vote Internal Affairs: Minister of Local Government by the Local Government and Environment Committee.
MPs began Question Time.
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