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The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals is regularly featured in the media. We help raise public awareness about the work that our members do, as well as the strength of the co-operative business model.
Now is our chance to build back better for regional Australia. Co-ops and mutuals can play a leading role
The COVID-19 pandemic has made clear where our traditional business models are broken. Communities need new solutions.
The British Co-op and the World 3: The CWS ‘Down Under’ Part One – Australia
The Australian Business Council for Co-operatives and Mutuals maintains close links with the British movement
Community ownership: Melina Morrison on ABC Radio
Community ownership of retail businesses
COVID crisis forces closure of charity co-op medical clinic
Charities say they are struggling with the uncertainty around the future of government support payments
How the world marked the International Day of Co-operatives
This year the movement focuses on its role in tackling the climate emergency
Co-operative ag talks
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals has started regular online evening seminars
Queensland co-ops celebrate legislative boost
Advocates have welcomed the passage of Queensland legislation that creates a nationally-harmonised legislative scheme regulating cooperatives nationwide.
New web series to discuss benefits of co-op farming
A candid new series featuring leading primary producers will address some of the biggest issues in farming
Gaining a customer’s trust is hard. Mutuals have a good track record
Australians are now more than ever seeking out more ethical ways of doing business and for Mutuals, it means reminding them that you are here.
Community Support, Collaboration Signal Resilient Future for Co-operatives
Co-ops create competition and choice for consumers while adhering to seven key principles, among them a concern for community
Pandemic means it’s time to bring co-ops together
During the coronavirus crisis, co-operatives have stepped up to support their members and communities.
Could co-operatives help small businesses and primary producers get through the COVID-19 pandemic?
Currently in Australia there’s more than 200 agricultural co-ops owned by around 20,000 farmers, fishers and foresters.