The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) will take part in LaborEngaged’26, the Fringe Program of the Australian Labor Party’s 50th National Conference in Adelaide.
The program includes panel discussions, policy roundtables, report launches and live events, bringing together leading thinkers, advocates and policymakers to discuss Australia’s future.
Key details
- Event: LaborEngaged’26 – ALP National Conference Fringe Program
- Dates: 23 – 25 July 2026
- BCCM panel: Friday 24 July, 11.00 am
- Session: What Australia can learn from the UK’s agenda to double the co-operative and mutual economy
- Location: Adelaide Convention Centre
- Tickets: Required for attendance
The BCCM’s panel brings together Australian policymakers and international expertise to explore how government policy can support the growth of the co-operative and mutual sector.
The session will feature Andrew Pakes MP, Labour (Co-op) MP for Peterborough and the UK Government’s envoy for co-operatives and mutuals. Andrew Pakes MP will share insights into the United Kingdom’s commitment to doubling the size of its co-operative and mutual economy.
He will join Australian Labor representatives in a discussion on the policy settings needed to support similar growth in Australia.
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