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Predictions for 2019: Co-ops and Mutuals

Melina Morrison, Thursday, 24th January 2019 -  The people-owned business model is gaining ground across many different industries, writes Business Council of Co-operatives and Mutuals CEO Melina Morrison, as part of a series…

Calls to Strengthen the Co-Operative and Mutuals Sector

Rachel McFadden, Wednesday, 5th July 2017 -  Australia’s peak body for co-operative and mutual models of enterprise is calling for Australians to get behind the push to “humanise capitalism”. In light of the UN International…

Mutuals and Fintech Startups Get Innovative Together

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 13th July 2016 -  Forward-thinking mutual banks and credit unions are hoping to learn from some of Australia’s most innovative fintech startups as part of a market-first corporate fintech accelerator…

Labor Promises Co-ops Level Playing Field

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 21st June 2016 -  Labor has committed to levelling the playing field for member-owned cooperatives and mutuals if elected, with the announcement welcomed by the peak body for the sector.   On Tuesday…

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Getting Mutual – Co-Ops in the Mix of NFP Mergers

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 26th November 2015 -  As the Not for Profit sector debates the call for charity mergers, co-operative and mutual enterprises should not be forgotten as a viable alternative, writes Gillian McFee, Chair…

‘Invisible’ Sector Answer to Economic, Social Issues

Ellie Cooper, Wednesday, 4th November 2015 -  A lack of diversity and competition is holding back Australia’s economy while one of the solutions, co-operatives and mutuals, remains largely “invisible”,…

Why Co-operative and Mutual Businesses Are Key to Welfare Reform

Contributor, Wednesday, 11th March 2015 -  With confirmation of a Senate Inquiry into Co-operatives and Mutuals and the endorsement of member-owned businesses in the McClure Report on welfare, it is time to think seriously…

Aus Co-operatives A Hidden ‘Ninja’ Economy

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 19th November 2014 -  The co-operatives and mutuals sector has been hailed as an undervalued ‘ninja’ economy by advocates as a report is released showing the sector makes the same contribution…

Opinion

Backing Up or Carving Out? The Role of Government in Supporting Social Enterprise

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 19th November 2014 -  Recognition of the role of social enterprises and intermediaries is needed in Australia to clarify their place in, and importance to Federal policy and the economy more broadly writes…

Opinion

The Critical Importance of Co-Ops and Mutuals

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 27th August 2014 -  While recent analyses of the evolving relationship between Government, the Not for Profit sector and communities is compelling but there is a vitally important element missing …

Co-Ops and Mutuals Primed for Public Service Provision: Report

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 11th December 2013 -  Co-operatives and mutuals are underrated as a potential provider of public services in Australia, according to a new report. The study, commissioned by the Business Council of Co?operatives…

Who Knew Australians Were So Co-operative?

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 25th October 2012 -  Despite eight in every ten Australians belonging to a co-op or mutual organisation such as the NRMA or AustralianSuper, only 16% even realise it or understand the community advantages,…
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