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
17 February 2026
Melina Morrison on ABC RN’s Life Matters: How co‑operatives offer real choice in retail
BCCM CEO Melina Morrison joined ABC RN’s Life Matters to discuss competition in Australian retail, the role of member‑owned businesses and how co‑operatives can help restore diversity and...
17 February 2026
Melina Morrison addresses Go Vita Conference on the enduring power of co‑operation
BCCM CEO, Melina Morrison, delivered a powerful address to the Go Vita Annual Conference on the Gold Coast this week.
17 February 2026
Scotland leads the way on community wealth building reform
The Scottish Parliament has passed landmark community wealth building legislation that sets a new global benchmark for inclusive economic development.
Events
17 February 2026
BCCM and APRA Regulation College Roundtable – Governance review update and workshop
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.
18 March 2026
CME 100 Chairs’ Forum
The only cross-sector meeting for the Chairs of Australia’s leading co-operative and mutual enterprises.
20 March 2026
NSW Treasurer’s Roundtable hosted by the BCCM and the NRMA
The NSW Treasurer’s Roundtable hosted by the BCCM and the NRMA, will bring together industry leaders of the co-operatives and mutuals sector to discuss value and pathways for increasing the role of...
24 March 2026
Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals
The Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals brings together leaders from across the political spectrum to champion Australia’s co-ops and mutuals sector.
Our members
