The Fair Co. Leadership Update
Chris Buckingham concludes his tenure as CEO of The Fair Co. after leading significant growth and transformation. Michelle Cunningham will step in as CEO to guide the next chapter with stability and purpose.
The Fair Co. Team News
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Meet The Fair Co. – Oliver Grimshaw aka “Ollie”
We’re introducing The Fair Co. Team!
When it comes to making sense of complex procurement policies and frameworks, Oliver Grimshaw, Client Solutions Manager, is The Fair Co’s go-to. Find out all about Ollie here…
Working with Aboriginal Businesses in meaningful ways
Right in the middle of Indigenous Business Month, we loved partnering with the German-Australian Chamber of Industry and Commerce for an ESG Circle, bringing together a number of Australian based German businesses curious about how they can work with Aboriginal businesses.
Breaking down barriers and building futures: Aboriginal Business Awards 2025
Chris and The Fair Co. team joined 700 Aboriginal business leaders and allies at Marvel Stadium for a night that showed what’s possible when culture and self-determination lead the way.
Aboriginal businesses are building strong futures and breaking stereotypes—and we’re proud to stand alongside those creating real opportunities.
Social Procurement – A Force for Good?
Social procurement has the potential to transform communities…but only if it moves beyond a box-ticking exercise. Targets are one thing, but real impact happens when we work together, simplify the system and back fairness in practice, beyond just policy.
Our CEO Chris Buckingham serves up some serious food for thought on this topic…
What does it really mean to hire and buy for impact?
Impact isn’t just a buzzword…it’s about who gets hired, who gets left out and how we build a future that’s fair, local and community-led. Our own Suze Hewitt takes to the stage at GNEC25 to explain.
We’re packing our bags for Gippsland
The Fair Co. is heading to Gippsland for the nation’s most prominent regional energy conference GNEC. Our CEO Chris Buckingham reflects on what the event means to him, and the region
50 days behind
The Fair Co. is co-hosting a special event with Gender Equity Victoria (GEN VIC) because gender equity at work is a massive opportunity for employers to shift the dial. We know that when gender equity outcomes are achieved at work, every worker benefits and companies prosper.
The billion-dollar opportunity we’re missing
Inclusive workforces have become fundamental pillars for businesses aiming to cultivate fair, innovative, and productive workplaces. Research consistently shows that organisations with strongly inclusive cultures attract, progress and retain top talent, expand their pool of skilled individuals, and enhance their employer branding.
The Case for Common Sense and Decency: The Fair Co. & NORTH Link Research Report
Inclusive workforces have become fundamental pillars for businesses aiming to cultivate fair, innovative, and productive workplaces. Research consistently shows that organisations with strongly inclusive cultures attract, progress and retain top talent, expand their pool of skilled individuals, and enhance their employer branding.
Introducing The Fair Co.
You’ve known us as Jobsbank. Now, we’re The Fair Co. We’ve rebranded and refreshed our…
A Fair Go – Let’s Keep the Wheels Turning
My family were rural folk who immigrated from England in 1980. The first place I…
