National Mutual Economy Report

The National Mutual Economy (NME) Report is an annual report on the size and contribution of the Australian co‑operative and mutual sector. It incorporates Australia’s Top 100 list of co-ops and mutuals. The BCCM has published the NME Report each year since 2014.

The report maps the composition and overall health of the co‑operative and mutual sector using the Australian Co‑operative and Mutual Enterprise Index (ACMEI). The ACMEI is the longitudinal research project of Professor Tim Mazzarol at the University of Western Australia.

Despite representing some of Australia’s largest private businesses, Australia’s co-op and mutual sector is relatively poorly understood. Since the NME Report there is better understanding of these businesses and their contribution to the national economy.

Read highlights of the 2023 National Mutual Economy Report or download the entire report.

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2023 National Mutual Economy Report (NME) – Australia’s Top 100 CMEs

The 2023 National Mutual Economy (NME) Report measures the size and the performance of the Australian co-operative and mutual sector.
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2022 National Mutual Economy Report (NME) – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The 2022 National Mutual Economy Report measures the size and the performance of the Australian co-operative and mutual sector.
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2021 National Mutual Economy Report (NME) – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The 2021 National Mutual Economy (NME) Report measures the size and the performance of the Australian co-operative and mutual sector.
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2020 National Mutual Economy Report – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

Produced annually in conjunction with the University of Western Australia, the NME Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector.
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2019 National Mutual Economy Report – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The NME Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector. Read BCCM’s 2019 NME report.
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2018 National Mutual Economy Report – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The NME Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector. Read BCCM’s 2018 NME report.
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2017 National Mutual Economy Report – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The NME Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector. Read BCCM’s 2017 NME report.
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2016 National Mutual Economy Report – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The NME Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector. Read BCCM’s 2016 NME report.
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2015 National Mutual Economy Report – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The NME Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector. Read BCCM’s 2015 NME report.
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2014 National Mutual Economy Report – Australia’s top 100 CMEs

The NME Report maps the size, reach and contribution of the co-operative and mutual sector. Read BCCM’s 2014 NME report.