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Australian Coops & Mutuals
The BCCM champions service to the co-operative and mutual sector by honouring leadership and commitment to the industry. Each year outstanding leaders are inducted to the BCCM Honour Roll at the annual BCCM Taste of Australia Industry Dinner and presented with a handcrafted BCCM pin.
Nominations are open to BCCM Member organisations and close at midnight Friday 30 August 2019.
Email Carmel Butler for details on nomination criteria and application process.
Save the date for Australia’s only cross-sector business summit for co-operative and mutual leaders. Enjoy plenary sessions and panel discussions featuring highly regarded international and national speakers at the 2019 BCCM Leader’s Summit.
The theme of the 2019 Summit is: Growth and opportunity for CMEs in the era of accountability.
The Summit incorporates the renowned Taste of Australia Industry Dinner and annual BCCM Honour Roll, Breakfast on the Hill, Chairs’ Forum and an offsite tour.
WHAT IS A COOP?
Co-operatives and mutuals are owned by their members and therefore accountable to them, not distant shareholders or investors. Co-op or mutual member-owners can be customers, employees, residents or small businesses, such as farmers.
What is a Coop?
Co-operatives and mutuals are owned by their members and therefore accountable to them, not distant shareholders or investors. Co-op or mutual member-owners can be customers, employees, residents or small businesses, such as farmers.
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BCCM News & Media
Proposed amendment to not-for-profit entity definition: What does it mean for co-ops and mutuals?
This is our fourth blog in a series by Kevin Franey, Audit & Assurance Partner at BCCM Associate Member TNR Chartered Accountants. TNR has extensive co-operative advisory, auditing and taxation experience. Background As part of the consultation undertaken in...
Mutual champion to step down after 13 years
Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals member RACQ has announced Group CEO Ian Gillespie will step down from the role at 31 December 2019. BCCM CEO Melina Morrison said "Ian’s passion for the sector has been a driving force in the recent landmark reforms for...
Melina Morrison discussing insurance mutuals on ABC
Listen to Melina Morrison discussing insurance mutuals on ABC Radio Sydney (Breakfast) with Josh Zepps, Friday, 5 July 2019.