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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.
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...
Credit Union succeeds in ‘David and Goliath’ dispute with Bendigo Bank
The Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals congratulates Community First Credit Union on winning its case against Bendigo Bank.
Co-operatives and mutuals well represented in IbisWorld Top 500 Private Companies 2019
2 in 10 of Australia's largest private companies by revenue are member owned, including: CBH group (ranked 3rd overall) HCF (ranked 5th overall) 5 of the top 50 firms member-owned, representing a combined $11.44bn in annual revenue. Today’s IbisWorld Index of the...
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.