the renaming of Cup Match day to mark the emancipation of slaves in the then-British Empire.

The proposal, to dub Cup Match Day Emancipation Day in the Public Holidays Amendment Act, caused controversy when it passed the House of Assembly -- and hours of debate.

The other business of the Upper House is an amendment to the Marine Board Act to bring floating docks and mooring piles under the definition of "moored'' in the original Act.

And a proposal to amend fees charged to airline passengers of less than $2 a trip to help pay for a new computer system for airlines will also be discussed.

Senate president Alf Oughton said: "I shouldn't think it will be too long a day. But it all depends on who wants to talk on the Public Holidays Amendment Act.'' Senate President Alf Oughton