Co-operatives Act 2009

enable the formation, registration and operation of co‑operatives; and

promote co‑operative philosophy, principles, practices and objectives; and

protect the interests of co‑operatives, their members and the public in the operations and activities of co‑operatives; and

ensure that the directors of co‑operatives are accountable for their actions and decisions to the members of co‑operatives; and

encourage and facilitate self‑management by co‑operatives at all levels; and

encourage the development, integration and strengthening of co‑operatives at local, regional, national and international levels by supporting and fostering State and national peak organisations and co‑operative instrumentalities.