National Co-operative Producers Roundtable with the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP

Invitation only

BCCM is hosting an invitation-only Boardroom Roundtable on the Competition Review, with the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Competition, at The Fullerton Hotel, Sydney on Friday, 5 April 2024, 9 – 11.00 am (AEDT).

On 23 August 2023, the Australian Treasurer announced a Competition Review. The Review will last two years and will provide advice to the government on how to improve competition across the economy. The Review will look at competition laws, policies and institutions to ensure they remain fit‑for‑purpose for the modern economy.

Competition policy impacts the success of co-operatives including those operating in the retail, marketing and primary production. Australia lags other jurisdictions, like the US which have anti-trust policies working in the interests of co-operatives.

The BCCM has arranged for this roundtable for the government to hear from co-operative businesses in retail, marketing, manufacturing and primary production.

The objectives of the conversation will be:

• Seek assurances that co-ops will not be disadvantaged by changes to competition law and policy
• A chance to tell your story and increase awareness about how co-ops contribute to a more competitive and dynamic economy and more secure supply chains.

Contact [email protected] by 15 March if you are interested in learning more about this event.