A number of State Panels in each state provide assistance to the State Council with the planning and administration of the sport. The types of panels vary from state to state according to the needs of each State Council.
State Panel Member - Nomination Form
Having trouble with the online form? You can download the PDF form for the following states:
NSW/ACT, Queensland, SA/NT, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia.
How do I submit a nomination for a role on the State Council Executive / as an Elected Director?
You will need to complete the relevant form, ensuring you have signatures from both a nominator and seconder who are also both Motorsport Australia members.
Included in the nomination, you will need to submit a candidate statement outlining the reasons you would be a suitable in the role nominated, and why State Council should vote for you or endorse you for the role.
When do I need to submit my nomination (including nominator and seconder signatures)?
WA: Thursday 4 September, 2025
All other states: Thursday 18 September, 2025
Do I have to provide a video as well as a written candidate statement?
No, you can provide either or both.
Which positions are available for nomination?
The nomination form for each state includes a list of the positions currently open for nomination.
On this page below, you can see the current Executive members and their terms, which will identify which positions will be up for election in the current cycle.
What does a person on the State Council do?
Roles on State Council include State Executive Member, Secretariat, Deputy Chair, and Chairperson.
Detailed definitions are also included in the new State Council Handbook, which further explains the functions of the State Councils.
Do I have to have a Motorsport Australia licence to nominate?
Not necessarily. The requirement is that you are a Category A member, which is a financial member of a Motorsport Australia affiliated club.
All financial members of Affiliated Clubs, be they individuals or organisations. Category A Members (unless also a current Category E Member) are not entitled to notice of General Meetings or to attend or vote or debate at General Meetings.
Do I have to complete a nomination form if I am already on a panel?
Only if your current term on the panel is ending.
Who do I contact for more information?
Emails should be directed to the state inbox to the state jurisdiction the query relates to:
NSW/ACT: nsw@motorsport.org.au
Queensland: qld@motorsport.org.au
SA/NT: sa@motorsport.org.au
Tasmania: tas@motorsport.org.au
Victoria: vic@motorsport.org.au
Western Australia: wa@motorsport.org.au
| Autotest Chair | Andrew Collier | 2024–26 |
| Hillclimb Chair | Chris Seam | 2024–26 |
| Motor Race Chair | Gary Cook | 2024–26 |
| Officials Chair | Elaine Nikiforoff | 2023–25 |
| Off Road Chair | Kylie Eveleigh | 2025–27 |
| Rally Chair | Rob O’Toole | 2024–26 |
| Scrutiny Chair | Nicholas Nikiforoff | 2024–26 |
| Stewards Chair | Glenn Pincott | 2024–26 |
| Supersprint Chair | Ian Williams |
| Motor Race & Speed Event Chair | Ian Mayberry | |
| Officials Chair | Christopher McMahon | |
| Off Road Chair | Barry Neundorff | 2023–25 |
| Rally Chair | Shaun Gill | 2024–26 |
| Stewards Chair | Kevin Hunter | 2024–26 |
| Motor Race Chair | Nathan Green | 2024–26 |
| Officials Chair | Janelle Holding | 2025–27 |
| Off Road Chair | Damien Smart | |
| Rally Chair | Andrew Admiraal | 2024–26 |
| Stewards Chair | Chris Platt | 2023–25 |
| Motor Race Chair | Kim Taylor | 2025–27 |
| Officials Chair | Rosemary Taylor | 2024–26 |
| Off Road Chair | Andrew Giffard | 2025–27 |
| Rally Chair | Andrew Wylie | 2025–27 |
| Stewards Chair | John Palmer | 2024–26 |
| Autocross Chair | Nicholas Charrett | |
| Hillclimb Chair | Warren Heath | 2024–26 |
| Motorkhana Chair | Brian Shanahan | 2023–25 |
| Motor Race Chair | Colin Smith | 2023–25 |
| Officials Chair | Mark Thompson | 2023–25 |
| Rally Chair | Darryn Snooks | 2024–26 |
| Scrutiny Chair | Gary Howard | 2025–27 |
| Stewards Chair | David Bellenger | 2024–26 |
| Supersprint Chair | John Beck | 2025–27 |
| Motorkhana Chair | Scott Bennett | |
| Motor Race Chair | Ron Moller | 2023–25 |
| Officials Chair | Peter Paterson | 2023–25 |
| Off Road Chair | David Percival | |
| Rally Chair | Julian Wright | 2023–25 |
| Stewards Chair | Terri Woolhouse | 2025–27 |
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