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Motorcycling Australia is the governing body for motorcycle racing in Australia, covering road and circuit racing, motocross, trials, rallies, enduro, supercross, dirt track, supermoto,  speedway. Motorcycling Australia is affiliated with the international governing body, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), based in Geneva, Switzerland.

The body oversees state governing bodies Motorcycling New South Wales, Motorcycling Victoria, Motorcycling Queensland, Motorcycling South Australia, Motorcycling Western Australia, Motorcycling Tasmania and Motorcycling Northern Territory.

Originally formed in 1928 as the Auto Cycle Council of Australia (ACCA), the name changed to Motorcycling Australia in 1992. Today, the organisation has in excess of 21,000 competitors, more than 350 affiliated clubs, and over 3000 registered officials.

organised motorcycle sport was established many years before the ACCA. Speedway racing was the first form of competition to be organised in a professional manner. The late John Hoskins was credited with presenting speedway to the world, when he conducted his first meetings at the West Maitland Showgrounds (NSW) in 1923. His efforts laid the foundation for future Australian successes in the world championship.

National conferences were biennial affairs until 1972, before becoming annual from 1973. Delegates from each State Controlling Body (SCB) participated at the conferences. These high-level gatherings had the primary purpose of updating the General Competition Rules (GCRs) and determining future directions of the sport.

In 1975, the then ACCA moved into the international sphere by affiliating with the Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM).

In late 1992, the name “Motorcycling Australia” replaced ACCA, to reflect a more modern and progressive image, and to ensure easy identification with motorcycling sport. A new logo was introduced at the same time, to match the improved image.

In 1994 National commissions were established and commissioners appointed for each branch of the sport. Each three-person commission was responsible for rule changes and the national development of its discipline. Special sub-committees, responsible for the business aspect of the sport, were also established. In 1998, the Northern Territory was formally admitted as a member.

 

 
 
 
 

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