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 – 11:50 am
- Session: What Australia can learn from the UK’s agenda to double the co-operative and mutual economy
- Location: Adelaide Convention Centre (Fringe Room 1 )
- Tickets: Required for attendance
Panellists:
- Andrew Pakes MP, UK Government Envoy for Co-operatives and Mutuals
- Melina Morrison, CEO, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals
- Michael Pilbrow, Delegate for Riverina
- Linda Scott, Delegate for Sydney
In the week when Andy Burnham becomes UK Prime Minister as a Labour & Co-operative MP in No. 10, we are honoured to be joined at National Conference by a senior member of his team – Andrew Pakes MP, UK Government Envoy for Co-operatives and Mutuals.
On this panel, Andrew will share insights into UK Labour’s commitment to doubling the size of its co-operative and mutual economy and how it aligns with the new PM’s ‘growth in every postcode’. He will be joined in conversation by Australian policymakers to explore how Labor Governments can support the growth of the co-operative and mutual sector here as part of our commitment for all Australians to have a stake in the economy.
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