Co-operative and Community Benefit Societies Act

A vote to support means

• —Supporting this Act means backing rules that help co-operatives and community benefit societies operate fairly and legally. These are organisations owned by members who share profits and decision-making, so the Act protects members' interests and allows these groups to do good work in their communities.

A vote to oppose means

• —Critics might worry that the rules are too strict or complicated for small community groups, making it hard for them to register and operate. Some may also be concerned that the regulations don't go far enough to prevent misuse of these societies' funds.