Small business weighs in on workplace bill

Inquiry chair Tony Sheldon says his committee needs more time to consider evidence. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Opposition to the federal government's workplace reform bill is heating up, with the small business lobby voicing concerns about the expanded multi-employer bargaining rights.

In the lead-up to the jobs and skills summit in September, the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia broke ranks with other groups to entertain discussion on multi-employer bargaining.