The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) is an Australian motoring organisation that lobbies for road users across Australia. This includes advocating for the safe maintenance of land transport networks and increasing transport affordability.
It was established in 1924.
International membership
The AAA is a member of the
Alliance Internationale de Tourisme (AIT) and the
Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
Member organisations
Most Australian state motor organisations are members of the AAA:
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Royal Automobile Club of Australia
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NRMA, New South Wales and ACT
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Royal Automobile Club of Victoria
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Royal Automobile Club of Queensland
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Royal Automobile Association of South Australia
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Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia
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Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania
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Automobile Association of the Northern Territory
Annual conferences were conducted in each state over time.
Motor sport
In 1926, the AAA sought authority to administer
motor sport
Motorsport or motor sport are sporting events, competitions and related activities that primarily involve the use of automobiles, motorcycles, motorboats and powered aircraft. For each of these vehicle types, the more specific terms ''automobile ...
in Australia, which was subsequently obtained via the
Royal Automobile Club
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.
[Pedr Davis, The Macquarie Dictionary of Motoring, 1986, page 25]
Following a decision to focus on its primary role, the association relinquished this authority to the
Confederation of Australian Motor Sport,
[ formed in 1953.]
References
External links
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* The commercial interests of Australian motoring organisations are managed b
Australian Motoring Services Pty
AAA Tourism
manages the Australian STAR rating scheme.
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Automobile associations in Australia
1924 establishments in Australia
Organizations established in 1924
Automobile Association
Auto racing organizations