THE LATEST COOPERATIVE AND MUTUAL NEWS, AUSTRALIA-WIDE
Media Releases
The BCCM works to focus media and political attention on Australia’s co-operative and mutual sector so its economic and social benefits are part of the national conversation. Browse BCCM’s media releases below.
Co-operative conversations – new series hears the real stories from the farming frontline
Hosted by renowned agricultural journalist Pete Lewis, the series showcases candid conversations and the real-life experiences of Australia’s farming frontline.
New hotline to support farmers to start co-operatives
The Co-operative Farming project provides farmers with information and resources to support them in setting up or growing a co-operative
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...
Queensland legislation to complete National Framework for Co-operative Enterprise
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals supports the Queensland Government’s move to adopt Co-operatives National Law (CNL) with the introduction of Co-operatives National Law Bill 2020. If the legislation is passed by the Queensland Parliament, it will...
BCCM congratulates mutuals on their selection as approved lenders under the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) congratulates its mutual members on being selected as approved non-major lenders by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) to offer mortgages under the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (FHLDS) and help more Australians into home ownership.
BCCM launches Disability Inclusion Toolkit for CMEs
Co-ops and mutuals take the lead in promoting workplace diversity BCCM has launched a Disability Inclusion Toolkit to support co-operative and mutual enterprises (CMEs), to become employers of choice for people with diverse abilities. Melina Morrison, CEO of BCCM...
Support for farm co-operatives
The government is delivering on a pledge to help farmers set up cooperatives and build their bargaining strength, potentially putting more money back in the pockets of growers and regional communities. Agriculture Minister Bridget McKenzie said industry peak body the...
BCCM announces the BCCM 2019 Honour Roll
Recognises outstanding service to the co-operative and mutual sector The BCCM champions leadership as service to the co-operative and mutual sector and this was recognised at the annual Taste of Australia Industry Dinner, which was held in the Auditorium at the Pan...
RACQ prepares ground for new financial instruments
AGMs approve constitutional changes to facilitate growth investment without compromising mutual ownership. RACQ joins CUA, Australian Unity, Heritage Bank, AMB in making these changes at their latest AGMs. The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals...
CUA prepare ground to issue new financial instrument in Australia
AGMs approve constitutional changes to facilitate growth investment without compromising mutual ownership. CUA joins three other mutuals that made these changes last week.
AMB members vote for growth
Members approve constitutional changes which will facilitate investment without compromising mutual ownership. The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals congratulates its member, Australian Military Bank, on passing constitutional changes under new...
Australian Unity paves the way for new investment instrument
AGM approves constitutional changes to facilitate investment without compromising mutual ownership. The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals congratulates its member, Australian Unity, on passing constitutional amendments under new Corporations Act...