19 January 2016
This is the Council’s annual event bringing together co-operative and mutual leaders from across the country to discuss the opportunities, challenges and priorities for the sector.
Last year in Melbourne, 120 attendees heard addresses from high-level speakers like Saul Eslake and Professor Ian Harper. For 2016, the event will be held at :
Event details
Date: 8-9 November 2015
Location: Old Parliament House, Canberra
On the eve of the event, the Taste of Australia Industry Dinner brings together colleagues, professionals and political representatives to experience the very best of
co-operative cuisine. More information on both events will be communicated to members in the coming weeks.
- View a summary of the Taste of Australia Industry Dinner
- View photos from the Taste of Australia Industry Dinner
- View a summary of the Summit
- View photos from the Summit
- Watch Professor Ian Harper’s presentation
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