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The BCCM has successfully focussed Australian media on the economic and social benefits of the co-operative and mutual sector so our member stories are now part of the national conversation. BCCM CEO Melina Morrison is regularly interviewed by major Australian newspapers and radio about policy and current events relating to co-operatives and mutual. Media enquiries. Photo gallery.

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The Power of Co

The Power of Co – a new storytelling campaign celebrating the people and purpose behind Australia’s co-operatives and mutuals.
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Blueprint for Australia

Our policy guide for a sustainable economy that works in the interests of all Australians.

Action on housing

Co-operatives and mutuals have a long tradition of responding to critical needs and market failure.
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23 April 2026

Fertiliser shocks and the long view on resilience

As Australia confronts sustained global uncertainty, the discussion highlighted in The Land reinforces a central question for policymakers and sector leaders alike: how...
23 April 2026

The Power of Co: Reshaping care systems through employee ownership

The latest video in The Power of Co series features Kudos Services and its CEO Liz O’Connell, highlighting employee ownership in social care.
22 April 2026

Co-operatives and fertiliser sovereignty: Why history matters now

Professor Mazzarol traced the fertiliser industry’s origins back to the nineteenth century, when domestic manufacturing and co‑operative ownership underpinned...
15 April 2026

From co‑operatives to crisis: how Australia surrendered control of its fertiliser supply

A century after farmer co‑operatives built a sovereign fertiliser industry from scratch, Australia now imports 85 per cent of what it needs.
Keilor Housing Co-operative members, CEHL CEO Elizabeth Thomas, BCCM CEO Melina Morrison, Tony De Domenico OAM, Assistant Treasurer Dr Daniel Mulino MP
30 March 2026

Assistant Treasurer Dr Daniel Mulino MP visits co‑operative housing in Melbourne

Assistant Treasurer Dr Daniel Mulino MP’s visit to Melbourne highlighted co-operative housing as a proven model for stable, community-led housing outcomes across...
30 March 2026

Celebrating our Tasmanian Icons

In Tasmania, co-ops and mutuals have shaped communities, industries and livelihoods for more than 150 years.
26 March 2026

Co-ops and Mutuals poised to build a more resilient economy for Tasmanians

The BCCM would welcome political support in Tasmania to help expand the sector’s impact across economic areas such as housing, manufacturing, energy, agriculture, small...
25 March 2026

Parliamentary Friends reception showcases the national importance of producer co‑operatives

The BCCM in partnership with CBH Group, hosted members, parliamentarians and industry leaders at Parliament House for the Parliamentary Friends of Co‑operatives and...
23 March 2026

NSW Treasurer joins co‑operative and mutual sector leaders for landmark policy roundtable

The BCCM convened a landmark policy roundtable with the Hon Daniel Mookhey MLC, NSW Treasurer, bringing together sector leaders from across New South Wales.
23 March 2026

Melina Morrison’s address at the opening of the Goulburn community‑owned solar farm

BCCM CEO Melina Morrison delivered an address celebrating the community’s leadership and the national significance of the achievement.
23 March 2026

Goulburn community celebrates Australia’s first community‑owned solar farm and battery

Australia’s first community‑owned solar farm and battery, a landmark achievement in democratic ownership and regional leadership in the clean energy transition.
23 March 2026

NSW Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer champions the Power of Co in Parliament

The Parliamentary Secretary to the NSW Treasurer, David Mehan MP, Member for The Entrance, has delivered a strong endorsement of Australia’s co‑operative and mutual...
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