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29th March 2022

Today's talking points from Sky News Chief Anchor Kieran Gilbert

It's Budget Day 2022 and the government's electoral prospects are likely to ride in part on how it's received.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will start the day with a traditional morning news conference as he arrives at Parliament just before 8am.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese will address the Labor Caucus at 9.30am in Canberra, his final pep talk to his parliamentary team before the election campaign begins.

The Budget lock-up begins at 1.30pm, with journalists given six hours to digest the document before the Treasurer's speech at 7.30pm.

Sky News will have immediate analysis and reaction from 8pm - including interviews with Mr Frydenberg and Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

Today's Agenda

12:00 PM

Senate sitting.

A condolence will be moved for the Hon Michael Eamon Beahan AM, a former President of the Senate.

12:00 PM

House of Representatives.

4:30 PM

Coverage of the budget special begins on Business Now with Ross Greenwood.

5:00 PM

The Kenny Report with Chris Kenny will set the scene for the evening ahead, exploring all possibilities and ramifications from the budget.

6:00 PM

A special 90-minute edition of Credlin anchored by award-winning columnist and commentator Peta Credlin. Peta will be joined by some of Australia's leading financial and economic experts to breakdown the role the budget will play in the upcoming Federal Election race.

7:30 PM

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will make the Budget statement for 2022-23 live in the House of Representatives. The statement and associated documents will subsequently be tabled by the Minister for Finance in the Senate.

8:00 PM

Following the speech, live from Canberra, Chief News Anchor Kieran Gilbert leads Budget 2022 with insights from Political Editor Andrew Clennell, Political Presenter Laura Jayes, Business Editor Ross Greenwood and interviews with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers for immediate response, commentary and analysis.

In a Sky News exclusive, immediate reaction from critical voters as Political Reporter Tom Connell is live with undecided voters in Australia's most marginal electorate Macquarie – where their verdict could sway the election.