Business groups have joined forces asking the federal government to delay or scrap its workplace reforms.

The reforms are expected to pass their first parliamentary hurdle today.

Federal opposition leader Peter Dutton told Ray Hadley it’s bad legislation which will hurt businesses.

“This comes at a time when inflation is a problem for our country, interest rates are high and electricity prices are going up.

“There are many concerning elements to this bill. These reforms are going to be very detrimental to businesses and the economy.”

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