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BCCM members take action on COVID-19
Co-operatives and mutuals are working to overcome the challenges presented by coronavirus
Australian fishermen brokering deal to fly lobsters to China, get coronavirus medical supplies in return
WA’s four main lobster processing companies, led by the Geraldton Fishermen’s Co-operative (GFC), have been negotiating with five airlines this week to secure a deal to export a weekly shipment of 30 tonnes of live lobster.
End of an era: Co-op bookshop closes
Administrators PwC revealed the chain had been sold to Australian online book retailer Booktopia
COVID-19 and businesses: State-by-state information
An updating list of state-by-state resources for Australian businesses impacted by COVID-19
Member-owned businesses key to essential services underpinning Australia’s response to COVID-19
To manage the ongoing threat posed by the coronavirus pandemic, the National Cabinet is taking further actions to protect the Australian community. The decisions being taken will have broad impacts on the business operations in many industries including co-operatives...
Industry Roundtable on Emerging Supply Chain Impacts of COVID-19
BCCM is continuing working with government at all levels to advocate for co-operative and mutual enterprises as they work hard to overcome the challenges of this pandemic.
BCCM’s renewed role in the Small Business and Franchising Consultative Committee (SBFCC)
BCCM has returned to the Small Business and Franchising Consultative Committee (SBFCC) as a member for 2020-21.
Co-ops and mutuals are outliers in an era of declining trust
While consumers’ faith in institutions is dwindling, CMEs remain trusted due to their people-centred business model.
Harmonisation of cooperative legislation can be significant boost for co-ops, says BCCM
Last year the Australian Federal Parliament passed landmark legislation for mutuals, the first amendments to the Corporations Act for 18 years that relate to CMEs.
First activities announced for Co-operative Farming program
Last year the Government announced that BCCM will receive $2.5 million and Southern Cross University $500,000 to help farmers, fishers and foresters establish and grow farm co-ops and other collaborative business models that can boost farm gate returns.
Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative case study
aroundtheworld.coop has produced a digital case study on Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative as part of its co-op stories series. aroundtheworld.coop visited the Boomalli Aboriginal Artists Co-operative in June this year. aroundtheworld.coop is a project dreamt...
Newcastle conference connects with Asia-Pacific neighbours
Researchers and industry leaders from around the Asia Pacific will get together in Newcastle this week to discuss how co-operatives and mutuals can work together to achieve a flourishing and sustainable future in our region. The conference will consider a range of...