The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) is the peak body for co-operatives and mutuals in Australia. Co-ops and mutuals are member-owned businesses that trade for surplus to fulfil their purpose. They are social businesses because they put people, not profit, at the centre of the enterprise.
Latest news
19 June 2026
CEO roundtable focuses on economic pressures, competition and the future of mutual value
The BCCM CEO Strategy Roundtable brought together chief executives from across the co‑operative and mutual sector for a focused discussion on the economic environment, competition settings and the...
17 June 2026
Co-operatives and mutuals demonstrate resilience with another year of strong revenue and earnings growth
Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector has again proved its resilience, recording an 8.4 per cent increase in annual revenue.
17 June 2026
Sector snapshot – Retail and Rural Supply co-operative and mutual sector
4 Retail and Rural Supply co-ops and mutuals rank among the Top 100. These co-ops and mutuals have a combined revenue of $468.7 million and hold $385.1 million in assets under management.
Events
1 July 2026
BCCM and APRA Regulation College – Roundtable
The Regulation College is a joint initiative of the BCCM and APRA to foster constructive dialogue based on understanding the practical implications of operationalising regulation.
4 July 2026
2026 International Day of Cooperatives
On July 4 (the first Saturday in July), cooperatives all around the world will celebrate International Day of Cooperatives (#CoopsDay).
1 September 2026
Company Secretaries Forum
A forum for co-operative and mutual secretaries to raise and discuss contemporary governance issues and network with colleagues.
2 September 2026
Discretionary Risk Mutuals Forum
For discretionary risk mutual members of BCCM to discuss and build a common understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges for the sector.
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