The 3rd March 2014 saw the commencement of the of Co-operatives National Law in New South Wales and Victoria which provides the national legislative framework for Co-operatives.
The new laws mean less red tape and reporting burden for smaller co-ops, and for all co-ops, the ability to trade across state borders without dual registration.
For more information read the update released by NSW Fair Trading
For more information about Co-operatives you can visit the Co-operatives and Associations page on the NSW Fair Trading site.