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political reporter Tom Lowrey

Business groups push for climate deal but warn government against conceding too much to Greens

Energy Minister Chris Bowen (centre) addresses Parliament last month about Labor's climate policy. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)

Business groups are urging the federal government to broker a deal and get its key climate policy through parliament, while warning it not to concede too much to the Greens in the process.

The government has been locked in negotiations with the Greens and key crossbenchers for weeks over its proposed changes to the so-called safeguard mechanism, with the Coalition remaining steadfastly opposed. 

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