04 December 2013
An opinion piece at New Matilda has looked at the history of GrainCorp and the recent decision by Treasurer Joe Hockey to block the takeover of the grain handler by American giant ADM.
“This decision should be seen as a win for small- to medium-sized grain farmers, already struggling to come to terms with the deregulated export wheat market. In fact, the most surprising aspect of this is that a major government decision was made that favours smaller grain farmers.”
Read the full piece, GrainCorp Failure A Relief For Small Farmers, New Matilda, 3 December
Latest news
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
State snapshot – New South Wales co-operative and mutual sector
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
State snapshot – Queensland co-operative and mutual sector
10 QLD co-ops and mutuals rank among Australia’s Top 100. These co-ops and mutuals have a combined revenue of $5.92 billion and hold $56.97 billion in assets under...