Australian Automobile Association
The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) was established in 1924. The AAA is the peak organisation for Australia's motoring clubs and their eight million members, and advances the interests of all road users across Australia to ensure land transport networks are safe and sustainable, and that the cost and access to transport is fair.[1] The President of the AAA is Nigel Alexander, with Ian Stone serving as Vice-President.[2]
Abbreviation | AAA |
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Formation | 1924 |
Purpose | Motoring Organisation |
Location | |
Region served | Australia |
Membership | Australia Motoring Organisations |
President | Nigel Alexander |
Main organ | Governing Board |
Website | http://www.aaa.asn.au |
International membership
The AAA is a member of the Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT) and the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).[3]
Member organisations
The following organisations are members of AAA:[4]
- NRMA Motoring & Services (New South Wales and ACT)
- Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
- Royal Automobile Club of Queensland
- Royal Automobile Association of South Australia
- Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia
- Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania
- Automobile Association of the Northern Territory
Motor sport
In 1926 the AAA sought authority to administer motor sport in Australia and this was subsequently obtained via the Royal Automobile Club.[5] Following a decision to focus on its primary role, the association relinquished this authority to the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport,[5] formed in 1953.
References
- "AAA - About Us". AAA. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- "AAA board". AAA. Archived from the original on 15 November 2017. Retrieved 15 November 2017.
- "AAA About". Archived from the original on 9 April 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2008.
- "AAA members". Archived from the original on 9 April 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2008.
- Pedr Davis, The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, 1986, page 25
External links
- AAA website
- The commercial interests of Australian motoring organisations are managed by Australian Motoring Services Pty.
- AAA Tourism, manages the Australian STAR rating scheme.