The controversial Emissions Trading Scheme is a step closer to being law after it passed its second reading in parliament last night.
The Government has the numbers to pass the legislation after striking a deal with the Maori Party, which includes a $25 million forestry deal for iwi.
But National's other support partner Act is voting against the bill.
Parliament will resume under urgency this morning and it's expected the legislation will be enacted late tomorrow.
The Greens are labelling the passing of the legislation 'shameful' - for New Zealand's 100 percent pure image.
Russel Norman says the Green Party will be putting up a number of amendments today to make the bill more transparent.
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