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The BCCM is the peak body for co-operatives and mutuals in Australia. We unite member-owned businesses operating in all industries to increase awareness and recognition of co-ops and mutuals and the important contribution they make to the economy and community.

For all media enquiries about the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals and the co-operative and mutual sector in Australia, or for comment from our CEO Melina Morrison, please email Saul Symonds or call 0493 515 116.

Melina Morrison

CEO of Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals

Melina Morrison has been a driving force for change in Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector for 25 years.

She is the founder CEO of the country’s first cross-sector body for member-owned enterprises, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM).

Under Melina’s leadership, the BCCM has achieved fundamental reforms to level the playing field for member-owned firms.

She commissioned the first study in Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector, the annual National Mutual Economy report, driving meaningful change and creating the first evidence base to advocate for better support.

Significantly, Melina was at the forefront in advocating and developing amendments to the Corporations Act, opening new opportunities for co-operative and mutual businesses to grow whilst safeguarding mutuality for future generations.

Melina continues to advocate for ethical business models that put the consumer first in sectors ranging from finance to aged care.