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Major parties commit to improving the operating environment for NSW co-operatives
The BCCM welcomes these important policy commitments from the major parties to improve the operating environment for NSW-registered co-operatives. On the eve of the New South Wales election, both major parties have committed to ensuring parity for co-operative businesses registered in the State.
Major parties commit to improving the operating environment for NSW co-operatives
The BCCM welcomes these important policy commitments from the major parties to improve the operating environment for NSW-registered co-operatives. On the eve of the New South Wales election, both major parties have committed to ensuring parity for co-operative businesses registered in the State.
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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 Co-op?
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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Major parties commit to improving the operating environment for NSW co-operatives
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) welcomes these important policy commitments from the major parties to improve the operating environment for NSW-registered co-operatives. On the eve of the New South Wales election, both major parties have committed to ensuring parity for co-operative businesses registered in the State.
Franchising Inquiry report released
The findings and recommendations from an extensive Parliamentary inquiry into the franchising sector have been released. BCCM used a submission and appearance at a public hearing to highlight the clear differences between member-owned co-ops and investor-led franchise systems operating in similar markets.
Public service mutuals offer hope of higher quality care and support
Public service mutuals, owned by their customers, employees or a combination, are gaining popularity as a way to provide consumer-directed social services with limited public funding with more consistent quality standards.