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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.
Australians encouraged to form co-ops to tackle insecure work on International Day of Co-operatives
Australia joins the rest of the world in celebrating the decent work that co-ops provide and launches Australia’s first online toolkit for forming co-operatives. This International Day of Co-operatives, the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals is pleased to...
Co-op and mutuals introduce new financial instruments for investors
The BCCM held a symposium to explain how the newly available Capital Raising for co-ops and mutuals will work. Earlier this year, landmark legislation was passed to allow co-ops and mutuals the ability to raise capital to expand their business offerings.
Champion of the co-operative movement receives Order of Australia award for services to business and the community
The BCCM congratulates Greg Wall on his Member of the Order of Australia (AM) award for significant service to business and the community.
BCCM congratulates Labor’s newly appointed shadow Cabinet Ministers
BCCM looks forward to working with the Opposition Front Bench Ministers. The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) today congratulated and welcomed Labor’s Front Bench Ministers. BCCM looks forward to working with Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and his newly appointed shadow Cabinet.
BCCM congratulates Senator the Hon. Bridget McKenzie on appointment as Minister for Agriculture
Minister McKenzie is the first woman to hold the portfolio and will serve as minister in addition to her duties as Chair of the Parliamentary Friends of Mutuals and Co-operatives The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals is pleased to congratulate the new...
BCCM congratulates the Liberal and National Coalition on re-election
Co-operatives and mutuals will continue to work with Government to build on the historic reforms achieved to date. The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals congratulates Prime Minister Scott Morrison and the Liberal and National Coalition on its successful...
BCCM welcomes Labor’s $3 million commitment for successful local co-operative program
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) welcomes Labor’s announcement that it would invest $3 million for the Farming Together program. The BCCM developed the country’s first “reg-tech” for co-operatives for the Farming Together program dramatically...
BCCM welcomes Coalition’s $3 million for successful local co-operative program
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) welcomes today’s announcement from Federal Member for Page, Kevin Hogan for a $3 million boost for the Farming Together program. Based at Southern Cross University, Farming Together provides grants that assist...
BCCM welcomes ALP Growth and Productivity Taskforce
The BCCM welcomes the ALP’s commitment to a Growth and Productivity Taskforce announced today by Shadow Assistant Minister Andrew Leigh. The taskforce which sits in Treasury, has an explicit remit to implement reforms to put co-operatives and mutuals on a level playing field with other business structures.
BCCM announces three point plan to make Australia an enterprising nation
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals (BCCM) today called for Australia’s major political parties to adopt a three-point plan outlined in the Blueprint for an Enterprising Nation.
BCCM welcomes landmark changes for mutuals
Cooperatives and mutuals reforms unanimously supported in a win for customers, choice and competition. Mutuals recognised in the Corporations Act, have greater access to capital raising mechanisms and given flexibility to operate on a fairer playing field.
Budget gives boost to small and medium sized businesses
BCCM welcomes the extension of tax cuts on asset purchases announced in the 2019 Budget. Write-offs will now apply on assets up to $30,000, and for businesses with a turnover of up to $50 million. This will help many smaller co-operatives and mutuals improve their bottom line and make important investments.