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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 5
DESCRIPTION:Episode 5  Part 1: Interview\nSecuring our bread bowl – safeguarding growers through collective efficiency\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nFarming can be a risky business\, swinging from feast to famine\, drought to flooding rains. \nRenowned agricultural journalist and Co-operative Conversations host Pete Lewis talks with Natalie Browning\, Western Australian grain farmer and new generation director of CBH\, about how farmers can take some of the risk out of agricultural production by co-operating in business together. \nFollow the journey of a farmer who has grown from member to Deputy Chair for one of Australia’s largest co-operatives. \nCo-operative Bulk Handling\, or CBH\, is Australia’s largest co-operative and one of the nation’s biggest agribusinesses\, exporting the grain of 4\,000 West Aussie farmers. Formed by farmers over 85 years ago to drive collective efficiencies for Western Australian farmers in exporting their grain to the world\, a purpose which holds true today. It has a fascinating story\, with lots of triumphs and tribulations along the way. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 5 Part 2: Roundtable\nSharing knowledge for the better\n7.45 pm –  8.45 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nIn a world where a competitive edge is often technology driven\, data is driving efficiencies and profits in the agribusiness sector. Could knowledge captured and shared through co-operative ventures allow farms to thrive together? How can we get farmers to trust each other and share their data? \nMeet the businesses doing just that and hear how\, why\, and what happened. If you are interested in exploring what is involved when agribusinesses share data\, this roundtable is a great place to start. \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis with special guests: Wally Newman (farmer)\, Phillip Guthrie (Birchip Cropping Group)\, Kelly Pearce (Wheatbelt Science) and Melina Morrison. \nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200812T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
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SUMMARY:Co-operatives National Law in Queensland webinar
DESCRIPTION:Together with BAL Lawyers\, BCCM is hosting this webinar on Co-operatives National Law for Queensland co-operatives. \nMake sure your co-op is ready to make the most of the national co-operatives legislation when it commences in Queensland! \nNot to be missed\, this seminar will answer commonly asked questions such as: \n\nWhat are the key changes from the Cooperatives Act 1997 to CNL?\nHow do we change our co-op rules to benefit from these changes?\nA one hour seminar ideal for legal practitioners\, established co-operatives\, and groups looking to form co-operative businesses.\n\nThe Co-operatives National Law (CNL) is harmonised co-operatives legislation\, which has been progressively introduced by all states and territories since 2012. \nWith adoption in Queensland\, Queensland-based co-operatives can now take advantage of: \n\nAbility to trade across borders with no regulatory barriers\nNew small co-ops category for financial reporting requirements\nAbility to use Co-operative Capital Units for capital raising\nEmpower your co-operative or your co-operative clients to reap the benefits of the modernised CNL.\n\nWe hope to see you there! \nTotal run time: 1 hour\, including time for questions. \nSuitable for: co-operative directors\, secretaries and managers; lawyers\, accountants and other professional business advisors; anyone with an interest in starting or converting to a co-operative. \nTopics include: \n\nA brief overview of CNL\n\nKey changes for Queensland co-ops as a result of CNL\nCross-border trading\nDirectors duties\nDefinition of a small co-op\nCo-operative Capital Units\nUse of technology for governance processes\n\n\nHow to take advantage of the changes\n\nWhen are rule changes required?\nTips for reviewing and changing your rules\n\n\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Wednesday\, 12 August 2020 \nTime: 12.30 – 1.30 PM (AEST) \nCost: Free for BCCM members / $55 including GST for Non-BCCM members \nProgram at a Glance\nWelcomeMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM \nSession One: Operating a Co-operativeKatie Innes\, BAL Lawyers \nThe first session will address the fundamentals for compliance in the operation of a co-operative. \nRegular meetings and adequate disclosure are fundamental to members and directors staying informed about the co-operative and the progress towards the co-operative’s goals. In this session you will learn how to call and hold meetings\, and the legislative requirements for holding meetings. The rules of the co-operative govern its operation so we will address what decisions of the co-operative require approval of a special resolution\, a postal ballot\, or a special postal ballot\, and how and when those changes will take effect. \nAll co-operative members must be active members\, but there are specific responsibilities imposed on directors for the day to day management of the co-operative so the appointment of the directors can be one of the most powerful decisions that members will make. We will look at the appointment and removal process for directors. \nWe will also look at the requirements for terminating membership\, particularly due to inactive or recalcitrant members and issues of liability. \nSession Two: Governance of the Co-operativeMark Love\, BAL Lawyers \nThe second session will be focused on the rights and responsibilities of the members and the directors; both have a different yet equally important role to play in the ongoing governance of the co-operative. \nWe will look at the rights\, responsibilities and the liabilities of members\, including how and when they can vote\, what members must do to maintain their active membership\, and the financial risks that membership can bring. \nWe will also look at the role of the director\, the scope of directors duties under the Co-operatives National Law\, and their liability to and on behalf of the co-operative. \nWe will also discuss the application of the Co-operative and Mutual Enterprise Governance Principles recently published by the BCCM. \nSession Three: Raising FundsMark Love\, BAL Lawyers \nThe third session will be focused on fund raising mechanisms for the ongoing operation of the co-operative including the use of shares\, debentures\, and co-operative capital units. \nWe will look at the defining characteristics of each and when each one is appropriate for the co-operative. Critical in this will be interaction of the Co-operatives National Law and Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act. We will also touch on the process for issuing co-operative securities and the rights and liabilities attaching to those\, as well as issues of “influence”. \nSession Four: Winding UpKatie Innes\, BAL Lawyers \nTo wind up the day we will address the process for winding up a co-operative. We will look at when the members can voluntarily wind up the co-operative and the process they must go through to do so. We will also look at the situations in which the Registrar can wind up the co-operative under the Co-operatives National Law. And finally\, issues of residual liability for membership. \nClosing RemarksMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operatives-national-law-in-queensland-webinar/
LOCATION:University of NSW Campus\, 1 O’Connell Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200730T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200730T115000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
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SUMMARY:CME Collaboration in the wake of COVID19 webinar
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nThis webinar is a call to action for co-operatives and mutuals to collaborate and innovate as the economy evolves in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The current pandemic has placed all sectors of the economy and business activity under considerable stress. While the energy is now focussed on short-term remediation\, preparing for post-COVID-19 scenarios should now be a priority. \nThe webinar builds on the conclusions from the CoopConnect study on innovation and collaboration in the sector. With research partner UTS\, BCCM is launching a workstream project to co-design the first cross-sectoral collaborations based on the recommendations of the report. We are seeking industry representatives to join the CoopConnect working group. To find out more please email. \nEvent Details\nDate: Thursday\, 30 July 2020 \nTime: 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM (AEST) \nWhere: Zoom link will be forwarded to you after you RSVP \nAbout CoopConnect\n\n\nLink\n\nAbout Emmanuel Josserand\nEmmanuel is a Professor of Management at UTS and Director of the Centre for Business and Social Innovation (CBSI). His research focuses on intra- and inter-organisational networks\, including in relation to business and social innovation. Emmanuel has managed many projects of applied and fundamental research about innovation and innovative networks. He also has a strong international publication track record with more than 150 publications\, including reports\, books and peer reviewed journals. He also has extensive experience in consulting as an independent adviser or in partnership with several consulting firms in Paris and Geneva.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/members-only-cme-collaboration-in-the-wake-of-covid19-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200724T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200724T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20201102T130827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T021417Z
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SUMMARY:An introduction to Mutual Capital Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Peter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo \nThis briefing provides an opportunity to hear about Mutual Capital Instruments in a way that sets this development in context and gives you the information you need to understand what MCI are\, and how they are likely to work. \nThe presentation is set out in eight sections\, which lead you through the story of MCI and how they can help to improve the business environment for mutuals. We examine how they actually work\, and the sort of thought process that you might apply if you are considering issuing. We then look at some international examples of mutuals that have issued this type of capital already. We briefly describe what the legal changes mean for your mutual and talk about how best you might approach communicating these constitutional changes to your members. Then we will look at the options for different types of MCI and finally say a few things on the potential market for MCI. \nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to register for this webinar and to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/an-introduction-to-mutual-capital-instruments/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T211500
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200519T141410Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 4
DESCRIPTION:Episode 4  Part 1: Interview – Sweeter Banana Co-operative\n6.30 pm –  7.15 pm AEST – Interview \nCarnarvon\, Western Australia is home to a group of banana growers whose remarkable co-operation sprung from a history of natural disasters and market challenges. In fact\, this group of successful family farmers have changed the way Australia martets bananas\, as well as the buying attitudes of Australians. Despite the cyclones and the geographic isolation\, Sweeter Banana has not only pioneered the lunchbox banana market\, it has also remained profitable through growers sticking together. \nJoin our hots Pete Lewis\, who will be talking to  Doriana Mangili\, Business Manager of The Sweeter Banana Cooperative. \nWatch on demand \nEpisode 4 Part 2: Roundtable – A Collective Advantage\n8.15 pm –  9.15 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nOne of the things a co-operative can do is unite a community or collective of producers to work together to overcome adversity. We speak with four different horticultural co-operatives about the challenges that brought them together in the first place and how they have used co-operation to mutual benefit. How can co-ops help producers access shared services and value add through new business ventures and access new markets? \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis with special guests. \nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-4/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200715T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200702T183702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T021108Z
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SUMMARY:MCI\, CCU and business strategy: Marketability and key issuance considerations
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Jo Dodd\, Partner at King & Wood Mallesons \nThe first handful of mutuals have now amended their constitutions to give themselves the option to issue MCI in the future.  The 36-month window to complete this under the special ASIC procedure now has less than two years left. \nFind out what constitutional amendments are needed to make your mutual ‘MCI-ready\,’ what options you have to tailor the changes to suit your own circumstances and hear how to present these changes to your members\, for the best chance of success. \nThis seminar will consider: \n\nConstitutional requirements under the Act\nOptions to match your culture\, history and likely use of MCI\nEarly ideas for designing instruments\n\nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to register for this webinar and to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/members-only-mci-ccu-and-business-strategy-marketability-and-key-issuance-considerations/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200708T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200708T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200615T212020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T020816Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 3
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: interview – The story of Marquis Macadamias\n6.30 pm – 7.30 pm AEST – Interview \n\nThe north-east coast of Australia is home to the world’s largest macadamia processing company\, the area where macadamias first evolved 60 million years ago. Indeed\, macadamias are the sole Australian native crop ever to be developed and traded globally as a commercial food product. Farmer-owned co-operative Marquis Macadamias grows\, processes and sells almost half of Australia’s macadamias\, as well as 22 percent of international kernel sales and 16 percent of international nut in shell sales. \nJoin our host Pete Lewis in this chat with Larry McHugh\, CEO of Marquis Macadamias. Their discussion will look into the co-op’s recent rebranding\, as well as how they managed to add value\, profitability and resilience to farm incomes with advanced food manufacturing. \n\nWatch on demand \nPart 2: roundtable – How co-operatives add value?\nWednesday\, 8 July 2020\n8.15 pm – 9 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nHow the co-operatives add value: maximising produce and the food manufacturing supply chain. Journalist Pete Lewis and our farmer panel discuss and explore how maximising their produce into marketable products can transform producers from price takers to price makers. \nOur expert discussion panel comprises of: \n\nThe Hon. Karen Andrews\, MP – Minister for Industry\, Science and Technology\nLarry McHugh\, Chief Executive Officer – Marquis Macadamias\nMatt Rutter\, Chief Executive Officer – Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative Ltd.\nSimon Stahl\, Chief Executive Officer – Northern Co-operative Meat Company Ltd.\nMichael Hampson\, Chief Executive Officer – Norco Co-operative Ltd\nMelina Morrison\, Chief Executive officer – BCCM\n\nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-3/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200707T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200702T183122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T021025Z
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SUMMARY:Constitutional and legal issues for Mutual Capital Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Free webinar for BCCM Members \nLed by Matt A Price\, Director\, Financial Institutions Group\, National Australia Bank \nThe decision whether to issue Mutual Capital Instruments (MCI) or Co-operative Capital Units (CCUs) will be a key part of a mutual’s overall business strategy. Led by capital management and capital market experts from National Australia Bank\, this seminar will explore how MCI and CCU can be factored into your existing strategic decision making. \nIt will then consider some of the practical questions related to the potential markets for new instruments. \nRelating MCIs/CCUs to business strategy – including: \n\nCapital structuring 101 – overview of different capital types and structures\nCapital planning and how MCI/CCUs can play a role\n\nBCCM members are entitled to access this program free of charge. \nPlease contact BCCM to register for this webinar and to access past event videos in the members’ section of this site.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/members-only-constitutional-and-legal-issues-for-mutual-capital-instruments/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200701T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200519T140546Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 2
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: interview – Mountain Milk Co-operative\nWednesday\, 1 July 2020\n6.30 pm – 7.30 pm AEST – Interview \n\nThis episode follows the story of the collapse and demutualisation of the Murray Goulburn Co-operative. What happened next involved a group of Victorian dairy farmers taking action to survive in an industry crowded out by big business. As a group\, they were not only passionate about farming\, but also creating value. They decided to form a co-op that was about more than a milk price – although this was important. They wanted to create a future for the community. Today\, Mountain Milk Co-operative is proud to be one of Australia’s newest dairy businesses. Run by farming families\, the co-operative has a strong commitment to the welfare of their animals and the environment. This is the story of how you can go from the edge of disaster to creating a business direction the next generations will be inspired to follow. \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis as he talks to Stuart Crosthwaite\, Chairperson of Mountain Milk Co-operative about their co-operative farming journey. \n\nWatch on demand \nPart 2: roundtable – Why do some co-operatives succeed while others fail?\nWednesday\, 1 July 2020\n8.15 pm – 9 pm AEST – Roundtable discussion \nJoin journalist Pete Lewis and our farmer panel as they discuss and explore the conditions and events that impact the rise and fall of agricultural co-operatives. \nOur expert discussion panel comprises of: \n\nStuart Crosthwaite\, Chairperson – Mountain Milk\nSean Cole\, Chief Executive officer – CCW Cooperative Ltd\nMark Kebbell\, Executive Officer – Dairy Farmers Milk Co-Operative\nMelina Morrison\, Chief Executive officer  – BCCM\n\nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-2/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200617T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200617T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200519T135941Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operative Conversations: Episode 1
DESCRIPTION:Growing together: Could co-operative farming future proof Australian farmers?\nWednesday\, 17 June 2020\n \nThere has never been a more important time to come together and explore ways to protect Australia’s farming businesses and communities\, and the huge contribution they make to supply\, biosecurity and the economy. Farmers and other primary producers are known for their resilience\, but in the last few years they have faced unprecedented business challenges: natural disasters\, drought\, fires\, floods\, COVID-19\, issues highlighted in the Banking Royal Commission\, navigating geopolitical trade disruptions\, or the problem of raising working capital without ‘selling the farm’. \nCo-operative farming is seen as one model that can assist\, giving farmers competitive advantage and market power by scaling\, collaborating and innovating. \nHosted by renowned agricultural journalist Pete Lewis\, the candid conversation begins with co-op leaders\, agricultural experts and primary producers from Australia and overseas debating and discussing the future of farming and if the co-operative model could be an option to future proof our home-grown agribusinesses. \nWhat are the situations where co-operatives work and what does it take to make them succeed? Where\, when and why do they fail? Hear the nation’s best agricultural experts debunk some myths about co-operative farming. And find out more about the government’s $2.5 million Starting New Farm Co-operatives program. \nOur expert discussion panel comprises of:\n\nDr Michael Cook: University of Missouri\nKevin Franey TNR Chartered Accountants\nMelina Morrison CEO BCCM\nEmma Thomas CEO Achmea\nEmma Robinson Beef Collaboration Project Inc\nFiona Simson – President National Farmers Federation\nJimmy Wilson CEO CBH Group\n\nWatch on demand \nJoin Pete Lewis for an inspiring interview series as he explores the journeys of some of Australia’s most interesting and successful co-operatives. Pete’s long and varied experience as a journalist specialising in agriculture will ensure he gets to the heart of the issues you want to hear about. This livestream is part of the Co-operative Farming program.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-conversations-episode-1/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="BCCM's Co-operative Farming Project":MAILTO:coopfarming@bccm.coop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200527T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
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SUMMARY:MVM Virtual Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:This Virtual Masterclass led by Dr Paul Thambar (Monash Business School) is designed to help CME executives and their teams to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the framework\, as well as the necessary tools to implement the framework within their organisation. \nFacilitated by the MVM research team\, the virtual masterclass will run for around four hours (breaks will be included). Class content will include an overview of the framework\, guidance on clarifying and establishing your mutual purpose\, implementation planning and deep-dives into each of the six measurement dimensions. Each dimension will be unpacked\, and suggestions will be provided for how each of its elements (objectives\, activities\, performance measures) could be developed. \nThis interactive masterclass will be an opportunity for CMEs to interact with the MVM research team and with peers. Pre-masterclass preparatory work will allow participants to get the most out of this class. \nThe Virtual Masterclass has been developed to provide organisations with two individual registrations per registration fee to encourage participation by multiple team members. The registration fee also includes a follow up one-on-one virtual meeting with a member of the MVM research team (if required) to help CMEs finalise their implementation plan. BCCM offers additional consultancy services to continue your MVM journey. \nDate\nWednesday 27 May 2020\, 1pm to 5pm EST \nDuration of online presentation\nFour hours (four presentations with convenience breaks between each of the sessions) \nPlatform for presentation\nZoom \nDuration of post-event consultation per organisation\n \nOne hour per organisation\, to be taken by 31 August. \nThe purpose of this session is to review the work undertaken by the organisation post-course and provide high-level feedback and suggestions regarding future focus areas. This enables the organisation to determine whether they can manage the project in-house or require additional consultancy support for the project.\n \nTotal contact hours for registrants\nFive hours \nPricing \nThe cost of registering is per organisation and provides up to two registrations for key staff. \n\nNon-BCCM member $1500 plus GST (providing two registrations per organisation)\nBCCM member – $750 plus GST (providing two registrations per organisation)\nOriginal research funding partner – $500 plus GST (providing two registrations per organisation)\n\nMVM Masterclass registration closes Tuesday\, 26 May at 11am. For late enrolments please contact either Bev Wood or Carmel Butler on summit@bccm.coop. \nProgram\nModule 1: Introduction to MVM \nBroad overview. Mutual Purpose\, Framework dimensions and balance\, Measures. Templates. With Q&A \nModule 2: Deep Dive- Commerciality and Shaping Markets dimensions \nDetailing each dimension- objectives\, value creation activities\, measures. With Q&A. \nModule 3: Deep Dive- Member Relationships\, Community Relationships\, Ecosystem and Reciprocity dimensions \nDetailing each dimension- objectives\, value creation activities\, measures. With Q&A. \nModule 4: Deep Dive- Mutual Mindset dimension \nDetailing each dimension- objectives\, value creation activities\, measures. With Q&A \nLearning objectives \n\nDescribe in detail the different elements of the MVM Framework and how it should be constructed.\n\n\nAnalyse and understand how the MVM framework can be customised for your CME and identify implementation issues for further consideration\n\nLearning outcomes \n\nPreliminary MVM framework for your CME\nPreliminary implementation plan\nList of implementation issues\n\nExpress your interest in attending our MVM Masterclasses
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/mvm-virtual-masterclass/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200513T220000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200513T233000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200505T143747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210810T062521Z
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SUMMARY:Post COVID-19 response of cooperatives in Asia-Pacific
DESCRIPTION:Webinar on Post COVID-19 Response of Cooperatives in Asia-Pacific: Discussion with ICA President\, Mr. Ariel Guarco and ICA-AP President\, Mr. Li Chunsheng\nHear from ICA President\, Mr. Ariel Guarco and ICA-AP President\, Mr. Li Chunsheng as well as BCCM CEO\, Melina Morrison on this webinar on 13 May. \nThe webinar on Post COVID-19 Response of Cooperatives in Asia-Pacific will share the perspectives from our global and regional leaders and for us to share our work and future actions. \nEvent details\nDate:       13 May 2020 \nTime:      10pm AEST (5.30 pm IST) \nVenue:    Webinar – online nationally \nWe invite you to register online and join via Zoom. \nThe schedule\, Zoom meeting ID and password will be shared with you via e-mail one day before the Webinar. \nFor more information\, please e-mail info@icaap.coop \n  \nPhoto by engin akyurt on Unsplash
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/webinar-on-post-covid-19-response-of-cooperatives-in-asia-pacific/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200228T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20191209T162735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T014652Z
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SUMMARY:Common Wealth
DESCRIPTION:Common Wealth asks: What changes when stakeholders have an actual stake. \nThis topic is alive with potential. \n\nShared Ownership: The rising interest in Neo Mutuals\, Platform Co-ops and local Co-operatives\nExit 2 Community mechanism: Founders and VC using “community buy-outs” as an alternative to trade-sales or IPO’s\nInvestors: Financial innovations are enabling aligned and impactful investment\n\nDay 1 – 27 February 2020 \n\nStakeholders with an actual stake impacts day-to-day operations\, governance\, local economic development and changes the process for investors. \nThe Common Wealth event will highlight 16 credible speakers.  That will share case studies and their personal experience in a TEDx style short talk. \nYou’ll learn about the various issues at each stage of initial capital raising\, growth funding\, large capital funding and community-led buy-outs (exit 2 community). \nWho might be interested in this event \n\nInvestors / Advisors\nCustomers / Users\nSuppliers / Providers\nEmployees\nLocals / Neighbours / Rate Payers\nMembers of Co-operative / Enterprise Coalitions / Mutuals\nAcademics and Policy Makers\n\nSocialising may occur post-event. \nDay 2 – 28 February 2020 \nA series of strictly limited Round Tables will be held on Day 2 (28/2/2020). \n9:30am – 11:30am: The CFIA (Crowd Funding Institute of Australia) is hosting an industry-centric\, equity crowdfunding round table with licensed platforms and regulators. \n12:30pm – 2:30pm: The BCCM (Business Council of Co-ops and Mutuals) is hosting an industry discussion on Co-operative and Mutual Innovation. \n3:00 – 5:00pm: Ethical Fields is hosting a round table centred on the creation of Sydney Commons Lab.  This proposed “civic institution” would promote commons-development\, support with policy recommendations and provide a network for commons-oriented initiatives. \nEach RoundTable has a maximum capacity of 40 people. \nSocialising may occur post-event. \nKeynote speakers \nGreg Patmore\, Emeritus Professor of Business and Labour History\, University of Sydney \nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals \nEvent details\nDate:       27–28 February 2020 \nTime:      9am – 5pm \nVenue:    UTS Business School\, Dr Chau Chak Wing Building\, 14–28 Ultimo Rd\, Ultimo NSW 2007\, Australia \nView program\, prices and online registration \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by noel o’shaughnessy on Unsplash
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/common-wealth/2020-02-28/
LOCATION:UTS Business School\, Dr Chau Chak Wing Building\, 14–28 Ultimo Rd\, Ultimo\, NSW\, 2007\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200225T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20200225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20200113T171132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T060801Z
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SUMMARY:MVM Webinar: Measure the CME sector’s social and economic value
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will introduce and describe the different elements of the MVM Framework© highlighting the six dimensions of value\, how they can be tailored and set up by a CME and then discuss the common quantified and qualitative performance measures that can be used to measure value. We will also discuss how CMEs can develop tailored measures. Finally\, we will discuss an implementation guide and some of the challenges related to skills\, data and systems that CMEs will need to consider when planning the adoption of the MVM Framework©. \nDate: Tuesday 25 February 2020 \nTime: 1pm \nPrice: Free of charge \nPresenters: Professor Matthew Hall and Dr Paul Thambar\, Monash Business School \nAudience: Any senior manager from a CME with responsibility for performance measurement. \nFind out more about MVM.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/mvm-webinar-measure-the-cme-sectors-social-and-economic-value/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191217T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191217T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20191114T160315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013756Z
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SUMMARY:Can co-ops save a city? The Preston Story (Brisbane)
DESCRIPTION:A Co-operative Blueprint for Local Economic and Social Regeneration\nBrisbane Preston is a city and locality in the UK that has become an exemplar in developing new local strategies for economic and social regeneration famous. It is also one of the UK’s most economically deprived regions. \nThrough radically reforming how its anchor institutions procure services\, and the active promotion of local businesses – especially co-operatives – the City has engineered a major revival of local business activity. \nEminent UK based co-operative historian\, Tony Webster\, will deliver seminars about the Preston Model as part of his visit for the International Co-operative Alliance Research Conference hosted by University of Newcastle. We are fortunate to have someone close to the Preston experience to share his insights. \nThe Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index 2018 named Preston as the UK’s most improved city for economic wellbeing. \n\nReduction in unemployment rate (6.5% in 2014 to 3.1% in 2017)\nRising skills amongst 16-24 year olds\nIn 2014 only 4% of services were procured in the city\, the figure is now 18% and rising.\nAnd the impact is being felt regionally with services procured from the wider county of Lancashire rising from 30% to 70%.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to find out why local authorities in the UK are seeking to emulate the Preston blueprint as a unique strategy for local economic and social revival\, and what insights this model can offer the communities and economic development stakeholders in Queensland – one lecture only. \nA light lunch will be provided. \nEvent Details\nDate:        Tuesday 17 December \nTime:        10.30am – 12.30pm AEST \nVenue:      Fishburner’s Event Space\, Level 2\, 155 Queen Street\, Brisbane City\, QLD 4000 \nRSVP:        Register online \nSponsored by: \n \n  \nCatering by: \n   \nAbout Tony Webster\nTony is Professor in history at Northumbria University\, Newcastle\, UK. He is a business historian who has published widely on Asia and the co-operative movement. With Professor John Wilson (Director of the Newcastle University Business School\, UK) and Rachael Vorberg-Rugh (the Co-operative College) he wrote Building Co-operation: A Business History of the Co-operative Group 1863-2013 (Oxford University Press 2013). The book formed the principal historical source used for the Kelly and Myners Reports into the problems of the Co-operative Bank and the governance of the UK Co-operative Group (2014)\, and Tony has presented his research at a Bank of England Seminar (2015). The project was supported by the British co-operative movement\, with which Tony retains close links. He is a former Governor of the Co-operative College in Manchester and Chairs the Heritage Advisory Committee of the National Co-operative Archive. His latest book Co-operation & Globalisation\, was published by Routledge earlier this year.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/can-co-ops-save-a-city-the-preston-story/
LOCATION:Fishburner’s Event Space\, Level 2\, 155 Queen Street\, Brisbane\, Qld\, 4000\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191218
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190901T153119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013757Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operatives and Mutual Strategic Development Program
DESCRIPTION:The Australian Institute of Management and The University of Western Australia present this 3-day program facilitated by Professor Tim Mazzarol. \nThe crucial need for the CMSDP\nWhile there are many general management and development programs on the market\, most do not meet the specific requirements of this sector\, which has acknowledged the need for a dedicated course which captures the unique nature of the co-operative enterprise business model. \nMany aspects of the way co-operative and mutual enterprises are managed are similar to more conventional businesses. However\, there are also many important differences. These relate to areas such as their governance\, distribution of share capital and voting rights\, human resources\, communications\, marketing and strategic purpose. \nObjectives\nAt the conclusion of the program participants will be able to: \n\nCompare and contrast the co-operative and mutual business model with that of investor-owned businesses\nExhibit knowledge of the co-operative and mutual business model as it exists locally\, nationally and internationally\nDemonstrate an ability to apply their understanding of co-operative and mutual enterprise business model dynamics to the solving of managerial problems\nHave greater insight into their personal leadership strengths and weaknesses and how they relate to their organisation’s imperatives\nEvaluate the impact and make strategic decisions in relation to:\n\ngovernment policies and legal environments\ncompetitive market dynamics\nsocial cooperation within their member community\, and\nthe impact of the natural environment\n\n\nUnderstand the nature of member loyalty and engagement within a co-operative and mutual enterprise and how to strengthen and retain member commitment\n\nModule 1: Understanding Co-operative and Mutual Business Models\nExamines the theory and practice of the business model concept and how it applies to the co-operative and mutual enterprise. \nModule 2: Governance and Leadership in Member Owned Businesses\nFocusses on the specific challenges facing the board and executive management of a co-operative or mutual enterprise. \nModule 3: Marketing Our Co-operative Advantage (MOCA)\nProvides an understanding of the co-operative or mutual as a service organisation with the purpose of delivering value to members. \nModule 4: Financing Co-operative and Mutual Businesses\nExplores the financial management of co-operative and mutual enterprises and the differences between them and investor owned businesses. \nModule 5: Legislative Structures and their Impact on Co-operative and Mutual Enterprises\nExamines the legislation specific to the co-operative and mutual business sector in Australia. \nAbout the presenters\nThis program is facilitated by Professor Tim Mazzarol who is a world expert in the co-operative and mutual sector. Tim has conducted extensive research and has authored many publications outlining the key issues\, advantages and challenges that face co-operative and mutual organisations. Tim is a highly skilled and engaging facilitator\, who takes an experiential approach to adult education\, which challenges and inspires participants. \nEvent details\nDate:       17-19 December 2019 (3 days) \nVenue:    AIM WA\, Management Centre\, 76 Birkdale Street\, Floreat WA \nHost:       AASB (Australian Accounting Standards Board) \nFee:          $2860 GST inclusive \n15% discount applies for BCCM Members. \nExpress your interest to attend the Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operatives-and-mutual-strategic-development-program/
LOCATION:AIM WA\, Management Centre\, 76 Birkdale Street\, Floreat\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191215
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190325T161227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240326T033902Z
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SUMMARY:14th ICA CCR Asia-Pacific Research Conference
DESCRIPTION:Co-operation among co-operatives and mutuals in the Asia-Pacific region –  working together to achieve a flourishing and sustainable future \nWe are pleased to announce that the Newcastle Business School\, at the University of Newcastle\, Australia will host the International Co-operative Alliance Asia-Pacific Research Conference (ICA-CCR-AP-2019) from 12–14 December 2019. The conference will be held at our new educational precinct\, NewSpace in Newcastle\, Australia\, a thriving regional city\, located on the Pacific coast\, two hours north of Sydney and a one hour drive from the Hunter Valley wine region. \nThis will be the first time the ICA-CCR-AP-2019 conference has been held in Australia. Newcastle has a deep history as an early home to the Australian consumer co-operative movement and is a significant centre of Australian mutuals. The Newcastle Business School currently offers Australia’s only post-graduate degree in Co-operative Management and Organisation. \nThe central theme for the 14th ICA CCR Asia-Pacific Research Conference is the contribution that co-operation and knowledge sharing among co-operatives and mutuals in the Asia-Pacific region can make towards a flourishing and sustainable future. \nKeynote Speakers \nGreg Patmore\, Emeritus Professor of Business and Labour History\, University of Sydney \nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals\, Australia \nEvent Details\nDate:       12–14 December 2019 \nTime:       Varies day to day \nVenue:    Newcastle Business School\, University of Newcastle \nView program\, prices and online registration
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/14th-ica-ccr-asia-pacific-research-conference/
LOCATION:Newcastle Business School\, University of Newcastle\, Callaghan\, NSW\, 2308\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191207
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20191119T141049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013757Z
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SUMMARY:Can co-ops save a city? The Preston Story (Sydney)
DESCRIPTION:A Co-operative Blueprint for Local Economic and Social Regeneration\nSydney \nPreston is a city and locality in the UK that has become an exemplar in developing new local strategies for economic and social regeneration famous. It is also one of the UK’s most economically deprived regions. \nThrough radically reforming how its anchor institutions procure services\, and the active promotion of local businesses – especially co-operatives – the City has engineered a major revival of local business activity. \nEminent UK based co-operative historian\, Tony Webster\, will deliver seminars about the Preston Model as part of his visit for the International Co-operative Alliance Research Conference hosted by University of Newcastle. We are fortunate to have someone close to the Preston experience to share his insights. \nThe Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index 2018 named Preston as the UK’s most improved city for economic wellbeing. \n\nReduction in unemployment rate (6.5% in 2014 to 3.1% in 2017)\nRising skills amongst 16-24 year olds\nIn 2014 only 4% of services were procured in the city\, the figure is now 18% and rising.\nAnd the impact is being felt regionally with services procured from the wider county of Lancashire rising from 30% to 70%.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to find out why local authorities in the UK are seeking to emulate the Preston blueprint as a unique strategy for local economic and social revival\, and what insights this model can offer the communities and economic development stakeholders. \nA light lunch will be provided. \nEvent Details\nDate:        Friday 6 December \nTime:        12.30pm – 2.30pm AEST \nVenue:    StateCover Mutual Boardroom\, Level 10\, 28 Margaret Street\, Sydney 2000 \nRSVP:        Register online \nSponsored by: \n \nAbout Tony Webster\nTony is Professor in history at Northumbria University\, Newcastle\, UK. He is a business historian who has published widely on Asia and the co-operative movement. With Professor John Wilson (Director of the Newcastle University Business School\, UK) and Rachael Vorberg-Rugh (the Co-operative College) he wrote Building Co-operation: A Business History of the Co-operative Group 1863-2013 (Oxford University Press 2013). The book formed the principal historical source used for the Kelly and Myners Reports into the problems of the Co-operative Bank and the governance of the UK Co-operative Group (2014)\, and Tony has presented his research at a Bank of England Seminar (2015). The project was supported by the British co-operative movement\, with which Tony retains close links. \nHe is a former Governor of the Co-operative College in Manchester and Chairs the Heritage Advisory Committee of the National Co-operative Archive. His latest book Co-operation & Globalisation\, was published by Routledge earlier this year.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/can-co-ops-save-a-city-the-preston-story-sydney/
LOCATION:StateCover Mutual Boardroom\, Level 10\, 28 Margaret Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191122T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191122T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190130T152237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T060746Z
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SUMMARY:2019 BCCM Leaders' Summit and Industry Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 BCCM Summit is Australia’s only cross-sector business summit for co-operative and mutual leaders. Delegates enjoyed plenary sessions and panel discussions featuring highly regarded international and national speakers. \nThe theme of the 2019 Summit was: Growth and opportunity for CMEs in the era of accountability. The Summit included the launch of the million-dollar MVM Research Project – discuss and debate competitive strategies for co-operatives and mutuals to measure total value creation. \nThe Summit incorporated the renowned Taste of Australia Industry Dinner and annual BCCM Honour Roll recognising outstanding leadership\, as well as the highly popular Breakfast on the Hill\, Chairs’ Forum and an offsite tour. 40 speakers and 150 delegates. \n\n2019 Summit wrap-up\n2019 Summit program\n\nAbout the theme\nIn the 90’s\, Harvard professors Michael Porter and Mark Kramer introduced the radical idea of shared value. Now\, in the wake of the disruption of the institutional and business misconduct scandals\, businesses are faced with the challenge of redress and differentiation. Consumers expect accountability. Businesses are throwing their all at measuring the shared value they create. Australian CMEs are ahead of the curve with ground-breaking research into member value accounting. The Mutual Value Measurement© Project\, led by an international team of researchers in partnership with the sector\, designed customisable methodology to measure the total value creation of co-operatives and mutuals. The 2019 BCCM Leaders’ Summit launched the million-dollar Mutual Value Measurement© Research Project\, providing delegates with the opportunity to discuss and debate competitive strategies for co-operatives and mutuals to leverage differentiation for competitive advantage. \nProgram highlights included\n\nGlobal launch of mutual value accounting framework\nCo-operative lifecycle theory\nArmchair conversation The Hon. Julie Bishop\nDealing with takeovers – lessons from AMP\nOptimising productivity through diversity and inclusion\nWho owns culture? Governance in the post-Hayne\nData governance – the new battle front\n\nEvent details\nDinner: Thursday\, 21 November 2019\,  6.30 pm – 10.30 pm Summit: Friday\, 22 November 2019\,  8.30 am – 6 pm Where: Pan Pacific Hotel\, Perth \nDinner speakers\n\nAnna Gare\, Television Presenter and Chef\nThe Hon Michael Sukkar MP\, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing\nThe Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC\, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food\nJimmy Wilson (BSc)\, Chief Executive Officer\, CBH Group\nPeter Van Onselen\, Network Ten\, The Australian\n\nBreakfast speakers\n\nRob Slocombe\, CEO\, RAC WA\nThe Hon John Quigley MLA\, Attorney General\, Minister for Commerce\nDr Bruce Baskerville\, Associate Director\, Centre for Western Australian History\, UWA\n\nSummit speakers\n\nDr Sarah Adams\, Research School of Accounting\, Australian National University\nTerry Agnew\, Chair\, BCCM\nSteve Anthony\, CEO\, SILC\nThe Hon Julie Bishop\nLinda Bostock\, CEO/Managing Director\, StateCover Mutual Limited\nDr Mike Briers AO\, Food Agility CRC\nSener Celik\, Director\, JoinData\, Netherlands\nDr Michael L Cook\, University of Missouri-Columbia\nDr Andrew Crane\nJo Dodd\, Partner\, King & Wood Mallesons\nRobyn Donnelly\, Consultant\nA/Prof Anna Ferrante\, Health Research and Data Analytics Hub (Centre for Data Linkage)\, Curtin University\nDavid Fraser\, CEO\, Capricorn\nAlison Gaines\, CEO\, Gerard Daniels\nAndrew Hadley\, CEO\, P&N Bank\nProf Matthew Hall\, Monash University\nGreg Hammond OAM\nPeter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo (UK)\nProf Emmanuel Josserand\, Director\, CBSI\nDr Elena Limnios\, Director\, Limnios Projects\nMark Love\, Founder\, Bradley Allen Love\nGillian McFee\, BCCM\nSenator The Hon Bridget McKenzie\, Minister for Agriculture\nProf Tim Mazzarol\, Winthrop Professor\, UWA Business School\nRohan Mead\, Group Managing Director & CEO\, Australian Unity Limited\nProf Yuval Millo\, Warwick Business School\, University of Warwick\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM\nRade Musulin\, Principal\, Finity Consulting\nShaun Nannup\, Director\, WISDOM in your Life\nBarry Nicholls\, Radio Presenter\, ABC Radio Perth and WA\nProf Greg Patmore\, University of Sydney Business School\nBrad Plunkett\, Senior Economist\, Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development\, WA\nTrish Ridsdale\, Managing Director\, BoardBusiness\nThe Hon Kerry Sanderson AC\, Chair\, St John of God Health Care Board and Chancellor\, Edith Cowan University\nSean Smith\, Senior Business Reporter\, The West Australian\nDr Paul Thambar\, Monash University\nPatrick Walker\, Executive General Manager\, Advocacy and Members\, RAC\nMatthew Wedmaier\, Chief Financial Officer\, CUA\n\nWhat 2018 delegates thought of the event\n\n\nWatch\n\n #bccmsummit
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/2019-bccm-leaders-summit-and-industry-dinner/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Hotel\, Perth\, 207 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191121T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191121T223000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190522T190851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013734Z
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SUMMARY:2019 BCCM Taste of Australia Industry Dinner and Hall of Honour
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 BCCM Leader’s Summit kicked off with the famous Taste of Australia Industry Dinner and Hall of Honour on the eve of the Summit. The dinner celebrated the best of co-operative produce with a bespoke menu using produce from Australian agricultural co‑operatives. The night included the Hall of Honour industry recognition awards. The Dinner is an annual highlight in the BCCM’s Event calendar. \n#bccmsummit \nEvent Details\nWhen: Thursday\, 21 November 2019\, 6.30 pm – 10.30 pm \nWhere: Pan Pacific Hotel\, Perth \nDinner Speakers\n\nAnna Gare\, Television Presenter and Chef\nThe Hon Michael Sukkar MP\, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Housing\nThe Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC\, Minister for Regional Development; Agriculture and Food\nJimmy Wilson (BSc)\, Chief Executive Officer\, CBH Group\nPeter Van Onselen\, Network Ten\, The Australian\n\nDinner Sponsors
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/2019-bccm-taste-of-australia-industry-dinner-and-hall-of-honour/
LOCATION:Pan Pacific Hotel\, Perth\, 207 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191129
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20191013T185706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013734Z
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SUMMARY:Mutual Capital Instrument Briefing Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Mutual Reforms Act 2019 affects all mutuals\nIn April this year\, the Corporations Act was amended by the Treasury Laws Amendment (Mutual Reforms) Act 2019. The amendments include: \n\nIntroducing a definition of ‘mutual entity’ into the Corporations Act;\nAllowing the issue of Mutual Capital Instruments (MCIs) as a specialised capital instrument for mutual entities; and\nIntroducing a standard process of member approval to allow eligible mutual entities to amend their constitutions to allow the issue and operation of MCIs without causing a demutualisation or requiring special compliance measures.\n\nBCCM initiated this whole process and influenced the Federal Government to ultimately amend the Corporations Act in this way. \nBCCM is holding a series of briefing sessions across the country\, to provide an expert insight into the recent legislative changes that affect all Federally registered mutuals. \nWho should attend?\nThe events are designed for executives and non-executive directors of mutual firms from all industry sectors and will provide a unique opportunity to meet with members of the team who helped to design the legislation.  The briefing agenda is below. \nEvent Details\nDelegate fees & how to register\n$495 + GST BCCM members \n$650 + GST Non-BCCM members \nRegister for below for each individual event: \n\nPerth – Wednesday\, 20 November 2019\nSydney – Monday\, 25 November 2019\nMelbourne – Tuesday\, 26 November 2019\nBrisbane – Wednesday\, 27 November 2019\nAdelaide – Thursday\, 28 November 2019\n\nAgenda\n10.00 – 10.20 am: What are Mutual Capital Instruments? (20 mins) \nMCIs are a new permanent capital instrument that can only be issued by eligible mutual entities. We will describe the features of MCI\, why they have been created and the context of the newly established government support for improving the business environment for the mutual sector. \n10.20 – 10.40 am: Why prepare to issue MCI and what would you use it for? (20 mins) \nIssuing new capital will be a new direction for mutual firms. We will discuss the rationale for raising capital in this way and the potential use that firms will put it to. \n10.40 – 11.00 am: International examples of mutual capital (20 mins) \nCo-operatives and mutuals across the world raise additional capital in a variety of different ways. Some types of capital raised in Europe exhibit equity features and are available to institutional investors\, whilst others are raised directly from members. \nWe will give an insight into similar initiatives in the UK\, Canada and the Netherlands\, leading to the successful raising of new capital for mutual businesses. \n11.00 – 11.15 am: Coffee break & networking (15 mins) \n11.15 – 11.35 am: Explaining the legal changes – What do firms need to do? (20 mins) \nWe will outline the impact the law will have on individual constitutions\, what firms will need to do to prepare their constitutions to take advantage of these changes. \n11.35 – 11.55 am: Designing MCI (20 mins) \nThe legislation provides the framework for MCI\, but firms will need to design their own instruments.  We will outline the optional features that MCI may have\, in relation to voting\, distributions and surplus assets. \n11.55 am – 12.15 pm: The market for MCI (20 mins) \nWe will outline the likely markets for MCI\, the difference between wholesale and retail issuance\, and factors that firms should consider when deciding which path to take. \n12.15 – 12.30 pm: Open discussion (15 mins) \nDownload flyer
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/mutual-capital-instrument-briefing-sessions/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191107T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20191107T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Talks: Co-ops and mutuals
DESCRIPTION:Co-operatives and mutuals – a win-win for workers and communities experiencing disadvantage\nThe Research & Policy Centre at the Brotherhood of St Laurence invites you to its November Brotherhood Talks session. \nThe expert panel of Melina Morrison (Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals)\, Gerrie Mitra PSM (Group Executive Director\, Disability and Reform\, SA Department of Human Services)\, Dave Kerin (Earthworker Co-operative Network) and Eleanor Coffey (Redgum Cleaning Co-operative) will unpack the theory and practice of worker owned co-operatives and mutuals. How can such enterprises deliver increased economic security for workers and better outcomes for communities experiencing disadvantage? Should worker owned co-operatives play a more prominent role in Australia? \nEvent Details\nDate:        Thursday 7 November 2019 \nTime:        12 noon – 1pm. Please feel welcome to stay and chat over lunch afterwards \nVenue:      Father Tucker’s Room\, Brotherhood of St Laurence Head Office\, 67 Brunswick Street\, Fitzroy. \nRSVP:        Please RSVP to attend this event for seating and catering purposes. \nEnquiries: Replies and queries to jdouglas(at)bsl.org.au or (03) 9483 1364. \nAll welcome at this wheelchair accessible venue. Please advise if any accessibility adjustments would help support your attendance. \nEnjoy the new Brotherhood Talks podcast\, drawn from the Brotherhood’s RPC seminar series. Listen online at Soundcloud or Spotify.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/brotherhood-talks-co-operatives-and-mutuals-a-win-win-for-workers-and-communities-experiencing-disadvantage/
LOCATION:Brotherhood of St Laurence Head Office\, 67 Brunswick Street\, Fitzroy\, Vic\, 3065\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190905
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
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SUMMARY:2019 Foundations of Directorship Course for CMEs
DESCRIPTION:The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Company Directors is offering the first AICD Course designed specifically for co-operative and mutual directors in Australia. \nLimited to 25 places \nThis course has been designed specifically for co-operatives and mutuals to help contextualise the responsibilities for boards and directors operating within the sector. \nOver three days\, participants will gain a foundational knowledge of their directorship duties and responsibilities with interactive workshop sessions covering board duties\, meeting processes\, finance\, strategy and risk. \nSessions are facilitated by experienced directors and the program incorporates case studies tailored to the co-operative and mutuals industry to help increase relevance for participants. \nSuitable for: \n\nNew and aspiring co-op and mutual directors\nCME Directors seeking a refresher course\nCompany secretaries\, CEOs\, CFOs and other executives seeking insights into working with member directors.\n\nParticipants will be eligible to receive the Foundations of Directorship Certificate upon successful completion of an assessment. \nEvent details\nLocation: Sydney \nDate: September 4 – 6\, 2019 \nPrice: $3\,248 (excl. GST) (represents an 11% saving on standard public non‑member rates for BCCM Members) \nRegistration opens: June 17\, 2019 \nRegistration closes: July 24\, 2019 \nSecure your place: Register now \nProgram at a glance\nDay 1: Governance for Directors \n\nThe Role of the Director and the Board\nIntroduction to Board Meetings and Governance\nCo-operative and Mutual Enterprise Governance Principles\, CME board composition and elections\n\nDay 2: Finance for Directors \n\nIntroduction to Financial Statements for Directors\nAssessing Financial Performance for Directors\nCME Financial Statements\n\nDay 3: Strategy and Risk for Directors \n\nIntroduction to the Strategic Role of the Director\nRisk: Issues for Directors\nCME policy developments including Mutual Capital Instrument
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/foundations-of-directorship-course-for-cmes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190806T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190806T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190702T145334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013734Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operatives National Law Seminar (3CPD Points)
DESCRIPTION:Due to popular demand\, together with BAL Lawyers\, we are re-running this seminar in Sydney. \nNot to be missed\, this seminar will answer commonly asked questions such as: \n\nWhat is CNL?\nWhat businesses does this legislation apply to?\nHow does it update previous State Acts?\n\nA half-day seminar for legal practitioners\, established co-operatives\, and groups looking to form co-operative businesses. \nThe Co-operatives National Law (CNL) is harmonised co-operatives legislation\, which has been progressively introduced by all states and territories except Queensland since 2012. \nAustralian co-operatives can now take advantage of streamlined administrative and reporting requirements and new fundraising options such as Co-operative Capital Units. \nPresented by BCCM Associate Member and experienced co-operative advisors BAL Lawyers\, this workshop will provide a practical and interactive ‘101’ overview of the CNL\, suitable for established co-operatives\, lawyers and business consultants\, and anyone with an interest in starting or converting to a co-operative. \nEmpower your co-operative or your co-operative clients to comply with and reap the benefits of the modernised CNL with this rare seminar. \nWe hope to see you there! \nTotal run time: 4 hours\, including morning tea and light lunch and time for questions and discussion. \nSuitable for: co-operative directors\, secretaries and managers; lawyers\, accountants and other professional business advisors; anyone with an interest in starting or converting to a co-operative. \nTopics include: \n\nOperating the co-operative: how to call and hold meetings\, making changes to the rules\, when special resolutions and special postal ballots are required\, appointing and removing directors\, and terminating membership;\nRoles and responsibilities of members and directors including directors duties\, and governance principles;\nCo-operative securities: shares\, debentures and Co-operative Capital Units (and how to offer them); and\nWinding up the co-operative: voluntary winding up or de-registration by members.\n\nCPD Points \nContinuing professional development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement for all legal practitioners. By attending this seminar\, legal practitioners will earn 3 CPD points in Competency Area 4 (Substantive law and procedural law). \nEvent Details\nDate:       6 August 2019 \nTime:      9:30 am – 1:30 pm \nVenue:    University of NSW Campus\, 1 O’Connell Street\, Sydney \nHost:      BCCM Associate Member and experienced co-operative advisors BAL Lawyers \nTickets: \n\nBCCM Members and Friends of the BCCM = $155 +GST\nNon Member Co-operatives\, Mutuals and Not for Profits = $205 + GST\nLegal and Corporate Professionals = $365 + GST\n\nTicket sales close 6pm\, Friday 2 August 2019. Places limited.  \nProgram at a glance\nWelcome \nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM \nSession One: Operating a Co-operative \nKatie Innes\, BAL Lawyers \nThe first session will address the fundamentals for compliance in the operation of a co-operative. \nRegular meetings and adequate disclosure are fundamental to members and directors staying informed about the co-operative and the progress towards the co-operative’s goals. In this session you will learn how to call and hold meetings\, and the legislative requirements for holding meetings. The rules of the co-operative govern its operation so we will address what decisions of the co-operative require approval of a special resolution\, a postal ballot\, or a special postal ballot\, and how and when those changes will take effect. \nAll co-operative members must be active members\, but there are specific responsibilities imposed on directors for the day to day management of the co-operative so the appointment of the directors can be one of the most powerful decisions that members will make. We will look at the appointment and removal process for directors. \nWe will also look at the requirements for terminating membership\, particularly due to inactive or recalcitrant members and issues of liability. \nSession Two: Governance of the Co-operative \nMark Love\, BAL Lawyers \nThe second session will be focused on the rights and responsibilities of the members and the directors; both have a different yet equally important role to play in the ongoing governance of the co-operative. \nWe will look at the rights\, responsibilities and the liabilities of members\, including how and when they can vote\, what members must do to maintain their active membership\, and the financial risks that membership can bring. \nWe will also look at the role of the director\, the scope of directors duties under the Co-operatives National Law\, and their liability to and on behalf of the co-operative. \nWe will also discuss the application of the Co-operative and Mutual Enterprise Governance Principles recently published by the BCCM. \nSession Three: Raising Funds \nMark Love\, BAL Lawyers \nThe third session will be focused on fund raising mechanisms for the ongoing operation of the co-operative including the use of shares\, debentures\, and co-operative capital units. \nWe will look at the defining characteristics of each and when each one is appropriate for the co-operative. Critical in this will be interaction of the Co-operatives National Law and Chapter 6D of the Corporations Act. We will also touch on the process for issuing co-operative securities and the rights and liabilities attaching to those\, as well as issues of “influence”. \nSession Four: Winding Up \nKatie Innes\, BAL Lawyers \nTo wind up the day we will address the process for winding up a co-operative. We will look at when the members can voluntarily wind up the co-operative and the process they must go through to do so. We will also look at the situations in which the Registrar can wind up the co-operative under the Co-operatives National Law. And finally\, issues of residual liability for membership. \nClosing Remarks \nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operatives-national-law-seminar-3cpd-points/
LOCATION:University of NSW Campus\, 1 O’Connell Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
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SUMMARY:BCCM Mutual Capital Leadership Symposium
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nDownload Flyer and Program\nRead our Policy Insight Paper\n\nThe Federal Parliament has just passed landmark legislation for member-owned businesses and mutuals. These are the first amendments to the Corporations Act for 18 years that relate to federally regulated mutuals such as customer-owned banks\, mutual insurers and mutual companies limited by guarantee. \nNew legislation opens opportunities for mutual businesses to grow through access to investment capital. \nDesigned for treasury teams\, senior executives\, the investment community and industry practitioners\, it brings together the key players who were involved in developing this new law with leaders from mutual sector businesses. \n20 keynote speakers explain: \n\n   what Mutual Capital Instruments are\, and how they can be issued\n   the new legal framework for mutual entities\n   how this will impact your firm’s constitution\n   opportunities and challenges for new wholesale and retail markets\n   the impact on regulation from ASIC & APRA\n\nLimited to 100 places.  \nSpeakers\n\nGreg Hammond OAM\, Independent Facilitator\, Hammond Review\nPeter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo\nClaire LaBouchardiere\, Senior Executive Leader\, Corporations\, ASIC\nPat Brennan\, Executive General Manager\, Policy and Advice Division\, APRA\nJo Dodd\, Partner\, King & Wood Mallesons\nDaniel Yu\, Vice President-Senior Analyst\, Moody’s Financial Institution Group\nPaul Williams\, CFO\, Heritage Bank\nTim McEwen\, Partner\, Herbert Smith Freehills\nAdam Vise\, Acting GM Strategy and Group Treasurer\, Australian Unity\nMatt Price\, Director\, Financial Institutions Group\, National Australia Bank\nGeoff Yiu\, Partner\, Deals\, Tax and Legal\, KPMG\nLen Stone\, Treasurer\, CUA\nLisa Barrett\, Associate Director\, Financial Institution Ratings\, S & P Global\nLysa McKenna\, CEO\, Corporate Markets\, Asia Pacific\, Link Group\nMichael Cluskey\, Executive Director – Investment Banking\, Goldman Sachs\nDr John Hewson AM\nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM\nEnrico Musso\, Executive Director\, Capital Markets\, UBS\n\nEvent Details\nWhen: Wednesday\, 26 June 2019\, 10 am – 4.30 pm \nWhere: Sheraton Grand – Sydney Hyde Park\, 161 Elizabeth Street\, Sydney \nEarly Bird BCCM Member Ticket Price: $1\,990 + GST (saving you $220) \nEarly Bird Non Members Ticket Price: $2\,659.05 + GST (saving you $330.95) \nTicket sales closed \nProgram at a glance*\nWelcome \nMelina Morrison\, CEO\, BCCM \nRaising capital in mutuals – Australian perspective \nGreg Hammond OAM\, Independent Facilitator\, Hammond Review \nGreg Hammond conducted a review of this and other policy recommendations for the Government\, ultimately leading to this new legislation. Mr Hammond will also speak from his experience working as a leading legal advisor to mutuals over many years\, including efforts to raise capital. \nRaising capital in mutuals – International perspective \nPeter Hunt\, Managing Partner\, Mutuo \nPeter Hunt co-ordinated the industry strategy to achieve the legislation. He will give an insight into similar initiatives in other countries\, leading to the successful raising of new capital for mutual businesses. \nThe Legal Framework – Constitutional and other legal changes related to the Mutual Reforms Act \nTim McEwen\, Partner\, Herbert Smith Freehills and Jo Dodd\, Partner\, King & Wood Mallesons \nLeading mutual sector lawyers\, Tim McEwen and Jo Dodd\, will help firms to understand the implications of the Mutual Reforms Act. They will outline the impact the law will have on individual constitutions\, and how firms may wish to take advantage of new opportunities. \nThe Regulatory landscape for financial mutuals – APRA \nPat Brennan\, Executive General Manager\, Policy and Advice Division\, APRA \nRegulated financial services mutuals will understand the important nexus between legislation and regulation. A senior APRA representative working with mutual banks and credit unions\, will outline the key issues that APRA sees raised by the passage of the Mutual Reforms Act. \nPreparing Mutual Capital Instruments for the wholesale market \nLen Stone\, Treasurer\, CUA\, Enrico Musso\, Executive Director\, Capital Markets\, UBS\, Adam Vise\, Group Treasurer\, Australian Unity\, Lisa Barrett\, Associate Director\, Financial Institution Ratings\, S & P Global and Lysa McKenna\, CEO\, Corporate Markets\, Asia Pacific\, Link Group \nCUA’s Len Stone\, UBS’s Barry Sharkey and others will discuss what firms will need to think about when considering the potential for an issuance of mutual capital instruments to the wholesale investment market. \nPreparing Mutual Capital Instruments for the retail market \nPaul Williams\, CFO\, Heritage Bank\, Matt Price\, Director\, Financial Institutions Group\, National Australia Bank\, Geoffrey Yiu\, Partner\, KPMG\, Michael Cluskey\, Executive Director – Investment Banking\, Goldman Sachs\, and Daniel Yu\, Vice President-Senior Analyst\, Moody’s Financial Institution Group \nHeritage Bank’s Paul Williams will lead a discussion on the questions involved for firms considering preparations for an issuance of mutual capital instruments to the retail investment market. \nThe Regulatory environment for Federal Mutuals \nClaire LaBouchardiere\, Senior Executive Leader\, Corporations\, ASIC \nNow the Corporations Act has been altered\, what is ASIC’s approach to mutuals? In particular\, how does ASIC regulate fundraising to retail investors? \nClosing Remarks \nDr John Hewson AM \n*Program subject to change. More speakers to be announced.
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/bccm-mutual-capital-leadership-symposium/
LOCATION:Sheraton Grand – Sydney Hyde Park\, 161 Elizabeth Street\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190613
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
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SUMMARY:The Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP)
DESCRIPTION:The program will focus on the sustainability\, performance\, and resilience of co-operative and mutual organisations. \nThe Co-operatives and Mutuals Strategic Development Program (CMSDP) has been designed by Winthrop Professor Tim  Mazzarol and Dr Elena Limnios\, recognised experts in the field\, following extensive research into the needs of cooperative and mutual organisations. This three-day program applies theory and industry best practice to the organisational realities of the participants. \nThe crucial need for the CMSDP\nWhile there are many general management and development programs on the market\, most do not meet the specific requirements of this sector\, which has acknowledged the need for a dedicated course which captures the unique nature of the co-operative enterprise business model. \nMany aspects of the way co-operative and mutual enterprises are managed are similar to more conventional businesses. However\, there are also many important differences. These relate to areas such as their governance\, distribution of share capital and voting rights\, human resources\, communications\, marketing and strategic purpose. \nEvent details\nDate:        12 – 14 June 2019 \nTime:       8:30 AM – 5.00 PM \nVenue:    AIM WA Floreat \nExpress your interest to attend the online Co-operatives and mutuals strategic development program
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/the-co-operatives-and-mutuals-strategic-development-program-cmsdp/
LOCATION:AIM WA\, Management Centre\, 76 Birkdale Street\, Floreat\, WA\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190507T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190402T123205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013735Z
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SUMMARY:Roundtable: Compliance in the Post-Hayne era: Get your head around compliance – it’s the law!
DESCRIPTION:This is a member only event limited to a small group to facilitate high level discussion. The roundtable will be chaired by Kris Peach\, Chair\, Australian Accounting Standards Board. \nWhat is the event about? \nThere is strong trend towards increased compliance and assurance responsibilities and little sympathy is given to inadequate controls\, either by the public or by regulators. Information Security is now one of the fundamental components of compliance and it is expected and required that executives and boards take responsibility\, as well as accountability\, for information security within an organisation. \nMany organisations have learned just how significant the consequences of control failures can be in terms of regulatory involvement\, and equally as importantly\, in terms of the loss of trust by their communities. \nDoes your organisation have a risk and control framework that maintains information security in a manner commensurate with the size and extent of threats to its information assets? \nJoin Stephen Frede\, Head of Information Security\, TAS and Kris Peach\, Chair AASB to look at these trends and the implications for executives and directors. Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of TAS’ Annual Compliance Index – 3rd Edition but places are limited so ensure you register now. \nWho is the event for? \nThis is an exclusive round table lunch-time discussion on the latest trends and implications on compliance and information security for executives and directors\, including the CRO\, CFO\, and Company Secretaries. \nPlaces are limited. Register online today for the seminar \nEvent Details\nDate:     7 May 2019 \nTime:     11:30am–2pm \nVenue:   RACV City Club\, Melbourne \nHost:      BCCM and TAS
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/roundtable-compliance-in-the-post-hayne-era-get-your-head-around-compliance-its-the-law/
LOCATION:RACV City Club\, 501 Bourke St\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190329T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190224T142251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013735Z
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SUMMARY:CRG seminar: Australian Mutuals History – our mutual history saved and shared
DESCRIPTION:AbstractThis presentation outlines the work that is undertaken by Australian Mutuals History (AMH) to preserve\, promote and make accessible the history of the Australian credit union movement and the customer owned banking sector. The presentation covers how AMH was formed\, its current mandate and resources\, its holdings of archives/collections\, and some of the research uses of the archives. \nBiographyBen Woods has a background in Information Management and Journalism. He has worked with the State Library of NSW\, NSW Parliamentary Library and SBS. Ben has been in his current position with Australian Mutuals History for 2 years. Ben is currently undertaking a Master of Human Rights at Curtin University and as part of this he is co-curating an interactive exhibit for the WA Museum which will be opened in 2020. \nLight lunch will be served so please advise of any dietary requirements. \nEvent Details\nDate:       Friday\, 29 March 2019 \nTime:      1 pm – 2 pm \nVenue:   Room 5070\, Level 5\, Abercrombie Building (H70)\, The University of Sydney \nHost:      The University of Sydney Business School \nRegistrations close: 27 March 2019 \nFind out more and register online
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/crg-seminar-australian-mutuals-history-our-mutual-history-saved-and-shared/
LOCATION:The University of Sydney Business School\, Room 5070\, Level 5\, Abercrombie Building (H70)\, Camperdown\, NSW\, 2006\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190320T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190320T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190227T202216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013735Z
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SUMMARY:Co-operatives National Law Seminar (3CPD Points)
DESCRIPTION:Not to be missed\, this unique seminar will answer commonly asked questions such as: \n\nwhat is CNL?\nwhat businesses does this legislation apply to?\nhow does it update previous state acts?\n\nAn exciting half-day seminar for legal practitioners\, established co-operatives\, and groups looking to form co-operative businesses. \nThe Co-operatives National Law (CNL) is harmonised co-operatives legislation\, which has been progressively introduced by all states and territories except Queensland since 2012. \nAustralian co-operatives can now take advantage of streamlined administrative and reporting requirements and new fundraising options such as Co-operative Capital Units. \nPresented by BCCM Associate Member and experienced co-operative advisors BAL Lawyers\, this half day seminar will provide a practical and interactive ‘101’ overview of the Co-operatives National Law\, suitable for established co-operatives\, lawyers and business consultants\, and anyone with an interest in starting or converting to a co-operative. \nEmpower your co-operative or your co-operative clients to comply with and reap the benefits of the modernised Co-operatives National Law with this rare seminar. \nWe hope to see you there! \nTotal run time: 4 hours\, including morning tea and light lunch and time for questions and discussion \nSuitable for: co-operative directors\, secretaries and managers; lawyers\, accountants and other professional business advisors; anyone with an interest in starting or converting to a co-operative \nTopics include: \n\nOperating the co-operative: how to call and hold meetings\, making changes to the rules\, when special resolutions and special postal ballots are required\, appointing and removing directors\, and terminating membership;\nRoles and responsibilities of members and directors including directors duties\, and governance principles;\nCo-operative securities: shares\, debentures and Co-operative Capital Units (and how to offer them); and\nWinding up the co-operative: voluntary winding up or de-registration by members.\n\nCPD Points Continuing professional development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement for all legal practitioners. By attending this seminar\, legal practitioners will earn 3 CPD points in Competency Area 4 (Substantive law and procedural law). \nRegister for the seminar \nEvent Details\nDate:       20 March 2019 \nTime:      9:30 am – 1:30 pm \nVenue:   RACV Club\, Melbourne \nHost:      BCCM Associate Member and experienced co-operative advisors BAL Lawyers
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operatives-national-law-seminar/
LOCATION:RACV City Club\, 501 Bourke St\, Melbourne\, Vic\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20190226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T023319
CREATED:20190128T221524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T013735Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Co-operative and Mutual Financial Reporting FAQs
DESCRIPTION:Who should participate? Anyone interested in Co-operative and Mutual Enterprise (CME) financial reporting is invited to sign up for the free webinar\, whether from CMEs\, service providers or other. \nHow to participate? Find out more and register online. \nWhat will be covered? The AASB published Staff Commentary and Frequently Asked Questions for co-operatives and mutual enterprises (CMEs) in July 2018\, available on the AASB website under Hot Topics. These were prepared in conjunction with the Business Council for Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM). \nThe publication was developed as part of the AASB’s response to the recommendations of the 2016 Senate Enquiry into CMEs\, which found there needed to be increased awareness of the model among business professionals. The AASB staff will present a webinar addressing significant aspects of the Commentary and FAQs relating to financial reporting\, such as: \n\nrelated party disclosures\nincome of not-for-profit entities\nclassification of member shares\n\nCurrent projects of the AASB particularly relevant to CMEs will also be covered\, including: \n\nthe financial reporting framework / conceptual framework project\ndefining not-for-profit entities\n\nQuestions may be submitted online during the webinar\, to be addressed at the presenters’ discretion! \nEvent Details\nDate:       26 February 2019 \nTime:      10:30 am – 11:30 am \nVenue:    Webinar – online nationally \nHost:       AASB (Australian Accounting Standards Board) \n  \nPhoto by Simon Abrams on Unsplash
URL:https://bccm.coop/event/co-operative-and-mutual-financial-reporting-faqs/
LOCATION:Online
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