18 October 2019
The Australian’s John Eales, interviews Melina Morrison on co-operatives and mutuals.
Melina Morrison is CEO of the Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals, the peak national body for co-operative, mutual and member-owned businesses. Co-operatives and mutuals (CMEs) have been with us since colonial times yet many Australians are not aware of the role they play. Melina’s background in the arts and communication has helped her synthesise the benefits of the industry and advance its cause.
Read full article, The leadership conversation: John Eales meets Melina Morrison, The Australian, 18 October 2019.
Illustration by Johannes Leak.
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