Live: Parliament Votes on the 2035 Budget
Rolling coverage of the budget debate and the vote expected late tonight. Updates appear newest-first.
Parliament is sitting late tonight to debate and vote on the 2035 budget — the first to be drafted under the new emissions framework. This page collects our reporters’ updates from the chamber and the lobby as they happen.
The vote itself is expected after 22:00. Refresh for the latest; the most recent update is pinned to the top.
Live updates
Pinned Vote scheduled for 22:15
The Speaker has confirmed the vote will be held at 22:15. Whips on both sides expect a narrow margin.
Finance minister responds to amendments
Three opposition amendments have been tabled. The finance minister has accepted one — a reporting-transparency clause — and rejected the other two.
Debate opens
The session has opened. The finance minister is presenting the budget to a full chamber.