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The BCCM has successfully focussed Australian media on the economic and social benefits of the co-operative and mutual sector so our member stories are now part of the national conversation. BCCM CEO Melina Morrison is regularly interviewed by major Australian newspapers and radio about policy and current events relating to co-operatives and mutual. Media enquiries. Photo gallery.

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Co-operative and Mutual Climate Policy

Co-operative and Mutual Climate Policy

Co-operative and mutual enterprises are coming together to accelerate action towards tackling climate change.

Action on housing

Co-operatives and mutuals have a long tradition of responding to critical needs and market failure.
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Blueprint for Australia

Our policy guide for a sustainable economy that works in the interests of all Australians.
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17 December 2024

Welcome to BCCM Icons

Join us in celebrating the inspiring stories, achievements and impact of Australian co-operatives and mutuals through the BCCM Icons campaign.
17 December 2024

BCCM study tour report findings and policy recommendations

Watch on-demand the BCCM's Co-operative Housing Study Tour - Report Findings webinar with Dr Sidsel Grimstad and Liz Thomas, CEHL.
13 December 2024

Join the movement – BCCM IYC 2025 campaign and activities

The BCCM has launched our campaign and website celebrating the United Nations International Year of Cooperatives 2025.
Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Damodardas Modi launched International Year of Cooperatives
09 December 2024

Spotlight on Australia as UN declares 2025 the International Year of Cooperatives

The impressive economic and community role played by Australian co-operatives and mutuals will be centre stage next year with the UN declaring 2025 as International Year...
Melina Morrison moderating a panel on Perspectives from ICA Global Consultations on the Cooperative Identity
06 December 2024

Melina Morrison on how do we live our co-operative identity?

Melina Morrison on co-operative identity: “we want get this right, we want to improve … We can get better at sharing our identity this is our challenge and...
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03 December 2024

AAC2024: Co-operatives as models of social business in the Asia-Pacific

Melina Morrison and Michael Pilbrow will join a panel on co-operatives as models of social business in the Asia-Pacific at the 2024 Australasian AID Conference this week.
03 December 2024

Ana Aguirre visits Australia for LEINN International Program

Ana Aguirre visited Australia to discuss a partnership opportunity with the LEINN International Program and share her global experiences with co-operative principles and...
International Cooperative Alliance and Fairtrade International partner to advance Sustainable Development and cooperative empowerment
28 November 2024

International Cooperative Alliance and Fairtrade International partner to advance Sustainable Development and cooperative empowerment

The ICA and Fairtrade International announce a new Joint Partnership Declaration, marking a commitment to deepen their collaboration in support of the cooperative model...
Melina on Co-operatives in the Care Economy panel
27 November 2024

Care Together Program progress shared on global stage

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison shared the progress on the BCCM's Care Together Program and the development of a co-operative social care sector in Australia in India.
26 November 2024

International Year of Cooperatives celebrations kick off in New Delhi

The global co-operative movement has just kicked off the 2025 International Year of Cooperatives (IYC) in New Delhi. More than 3,000 delegates gathered from over 100...
25 November 2024

IYC 2025 launched at Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals

Political representation at our Parliamentary Friends of Co-operatives and Mutuals event in Canberra last week is a strong sign of bipartisan support for our key messages...
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21 November 2024

Key role for Discretionary Risk Mutuals to protect businesses and communities

Government and regulators are being urged to help facilitate the growth of Discretionary Risk Mutuals (DRM) as part of a diversified risk protection landscape.
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