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The BCCM has successfully focussed Australian media on the economic and social benefits of the co-operative and mutual sector so our member stories are now part of the national conversation. BCCM CEO Melina Morrison is regularly interviewed by major Australian newspapers and radio about policy and current events relating to co-operatives and mutual. Media enquiries. Photo gallery.

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Co-operative and Mutual Climate Policy

Co-operative and Mutual Climate Policy

Co-operative and mutual enterprises are coming together to accelerate action towards tackling climate change.

Action on housing

Co-operatives and mutuals have a long tradition of responding to critical needs and market failure.
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Blueprint for Australia

Our policy guide for a sustainable economy that works in the interests of all Australians.
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25 November 2024

IYC2025 launched at Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals

Political representation at our Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals event in Canberra last week is a strong sign of bipartisan support for our key messages...
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21 November 2024

Key role for Discretionary Risk Mutuals to protect businesses and communities

Government and regulators are being urged to help facilitate the growth of Discretionary Risk Mutuals (DRM) as part of a diversified risk protection landscape.
18 November 2024

UK historic turning point for co-ops and mutuals

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered her first Mansion House speech last Thursday and it contained a huge announcement for co-ops and mutuals in Britain.
18 November 2024

Second reading of the Associations and Co-operatives Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

The BCCM welcomes the second reading of the Associations and Co-operatives Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 by the Western Australian Legislative Assembly on 13...
2024 BCCM Honour Roll inductees with Melina Morrison
22 October 2024

BCCM names its 2024 Honour Roll inductees

Eight outstanding leaders of Australian co-operatives and mutuals have been added to the BCCM Honour Roll for 2024, with this year’s inductees coming from banking and...
22 October 2024

BCCM anniversary list: 2024 member anniversaries

Introducing the inaugural BCCM anniversary list, honouring significant milestone birthdays of our members, proudly presented in 2024 by HIF and Capricorn.
17 October 2024

Australia urged to look to Europe for solutions to housing crisis

The Federal Government should commit to the adoption of co-operative housing models that have proven successful in European countries as part of the solution to...
Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, the Hon. Manoa Kamikamica and Melina Morrison
14 October 2024

BCCM meets with Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji, Fijian Government and DFAT representatives

We were honoured to host a meeting with the Fijian Government and DFAT representatives today to discuss the Pacific and Australian co-op and mutual sector’s interest in...
28 September 2024

Co-ops can and should be a serious part of Australia’s housing solution

Australasian social and affordable housing consultant Donald Proctor went on a BCCM study tour of European housing co-ops earlier in 2024, and the AHI has shared his...
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27 September 2024

BCCM calls for ACCC supermarket inquiry to protect local food security

BCCM's Melina Morrison responds to the ACCC’s interim report its Supermarket Inquiry, highlighting the need for diverse business models to ensure consumer choice and...
25 September 2024

Co-operatives and mutuals prioritise staff and service over profits

Research commissioned by the BCCM and conducted by Per Capita Australia reveals that co-operatives and mutuals are more likely to employ staff at lower profit levels...
Kyloring Housing Co-operative
09 September 2024

Bunya Fund recipient makes video

Co-operation Housing, a Bunya Fund round two recipient, has produced a video to showcase the Kyloring Housing Co-operative to potential impact investors.
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