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Dear Valued Supporters and Friends,
We hope you like our new-look e-newsletter. The May–June issue includes:
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 Celebrity chefs sign on for conference
Food identity and Senior Australian of the Year 2010, Maggie Beer, joins a stellar line-up of more than 50 speakers at the International Year of Co-operatives 2012 Conference, in Port Macquarie, October 24-25. The conference will be the premier event on Australia's International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) calendar. More Conference Speakers
The conference features a Trade Showcase, Co-op Business Clinics, and IYC 2012 Youth Summit. Celebrate the 2012 Co-operative Leadership Awards at the conference gala dinner on closing night October 25. Don't miss out on early bird registration, confirm your position at IYC 2012 Conference now |
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Agriculture co-op expert will headline conference
 Canadian co-op leader, Jack Wilkinson, Former President of the International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) and a member of the United Nations
IYC Advisory Committee will speak on the role of co-operatives in building strong, resilient economies at the Port Macquarie conference.
Stop press! Mikel Lezamiz, Director Co-operative Dissemination, Mondragon, conference speaker |
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 National Co-ops Fortnight
Australia's first National Co-operatives Fortnight is on from 10–24 September 2012. The theme is "Open Doors".
It's a unique opportunity for the public to learn about the benefits of the co-operative model - shared profits, equal say and community engagement to build a better world. Join in by staging an event during the Fortnight; add your activity to the National IYC Calendar.
Find ideas and resources for National Co-operatives Fortnight here.
Last year's UK Co-ops Fortnight saw 290 events and online publicity reaching nearly 2 million. Co-operatives trended on twitter for the first time, becoming one of the most popular topics.
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 Maleny shows the way
The co-op town of Maleny, Queensland, has developed an IYC 2012 program culminating in the Co-ops4Change Fest on September 22.
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 New law cuts red tape
In a national first, NSW Parliament recently passed legislation to 'empower co-operatives, slash red tape and reduce costs.'
The Co-operatives (Adoption of National Laws) Bill 2012 and the Co-operatives National Law have been implemented to remove restrictions on co-operatives doing business in other states and territories, as well as streamlining financial reporting requirements for smaller co-operatives. |
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ABS Year Book
Co-operatives and IYC 2012 are featured in latest edition of the ABS Year Book of Australia. Since its inception in 1908, Year Book Australia has presented feature articles of interest to Australian society. The 2012 Year Book content includes co-operative values and principles, the history of co-ops, the regulation of co-operatives and their diversity. IYC 2012 Secretariat co-ordinated more than 25 written contributions from co-operative, mutual and credit union representatives. Read more. Order your copy
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ACTU backs co-ops
The Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) has endorsed the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) position on co-operative organisations, recognising the critical role they play in advancing the Global Employment Agenda and promoting fair working conditions. Read more about ACTU supporting co-ops to grow Australia's manufacturing base |
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The search is on for our outstanding Australian co-operators. Nominations for the 2012 Co-op Leadership Awards, to be presented at IYC 2012 Conference, in October, will open June 4. |
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