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business reporters Nassim Khadem and Emilia Terzon 

Labor, Greens look set to push businesses to adopt tougher emission targets

Labor has said the biggest threat facing the nation is climate change. (AAP: Julian Smith)

The future of Australia's biggest emitters looks uncertain under the new Labor government, with the Greens and climate change-focused independents set for a loud voice.

Companies, from airlines to miners, say they are already a step ahead on carbon reduction, but many of their targets are below what will be implemented under Labor.

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