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State Panels

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 2027-2029 Expressions of Interest

Submission date is by Sunday 1 November 2026 to assist in facilitating formalisation of roles by the end of the 2026.

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State Panel Members

Motorsport Australia is simplifying the State Panel membership process to make it more accessible for members and easier to administer.

The key changes are:

  • The previous nomination process is being replaced with a State Panel Expression of Interest & Acceptance Form.
  • Members can submit an Expression of Interest throughout the year, allowing greater flexibility for members and Panels when opportunities arise.
  • An annual review period will continue each year, generally occurring between August/September and November, to support the formal appointment process for the upcoming term.
  • Signature requirements for nominators, seconders have been removed, reducing delays and administration.

Existing Panel members seeking to continue for an additional term will use the Expression of Interest & Acceptance Form to confirm their details, role and intention to continue, without completing the additional sections required for new members.

The governance and appointment process remains unchanged.

  • Expressions of Interest will continue to be considered through the relevant State Panel process.
  • The State Panel Chair will facilitate the progression of the Panel’s recommended appointments through the relevant State Council process.
  • All new and renewing State Panel appointments remain subject to State Council approval.

The previous process created unnecessary administration, particularly around coordinating signatures and paperwork.

The updated process removes these administrative barriers while maintaining the existing Panel and State Council approval process.

Expressions of Interest are welcome throughout the year, allowing Panels to consider members when opportunities or needs arise.

Expressions of Interest received outside the annual review period may be considered when appropriate or included in the next annual review process.

Yes, the annual review process will continue each year, generally occurring between August/September and November.

Members wishing to be considered as part of the annual appointment cycle should submit their Expression of Interest by 1 November.

Expressions of Interest received during this period will be progressed through the relevant State Panel and State Council processes.

New applicants will complete the State Panel Expression of Interest & Acceptance Form and provide:

  • Personal and Motorsport Australia membership details
  • The State Panel role(s) they wish to be considered for
  • Relevant experience
  • Referee details
  • Confirmation that they understand the responsibilities of a State Panel member

Your relevant experience should outline the skills, knowledge and experience you can contribute to the State Panel.

Examples may include:

  • Officiating
  • Competing
  • Event organising
  • Technical expertise
  • Stewarding
  • Administration
  • Volunteering
  • Governance
  • Club involvement
  • Other relevant motorsport experience

No, Signature requirements have been removed.

Applicants only need to provide referee details:

  • Name
  • Email address and/or phone number

Referees must be a current Motorsport Australia member or a member of a Motorsport Australia affiliated club.

Yes, members may select multiple panels and roles on the form when completing their Expressions of Interest.

Your Expression of Interest may be retained for consideration during future review periods or when suitable opportunities arise.

Yes, existing Panel members seeking to continue for an additional term will complete the form to confirm their information and intention to continue.

Renewing members will only need to:

  • Confirm their personal details
  • Confirm the Panel role they wish to continue in
  • Confirm their intention to continue for another term

They will not be required to provide:

  • A new relevant experience statement
  • Referee details

Renewing appointments remain subject to the relevant Panel process and State Council ratification/approval.

No, completing the form confirms an intention to continue but does not constitute appointment.

All renewing appointments remain subject to the relevant approval process.

No, submission of an Expression of Interest does not guarantee appointment.

All new and renewing appointments remain subject to:

  • Consideration through the relevant State Panel process
  • Progression of recommendations through the relevant governance process
  • State Council ratification/approval

You will receive an automated confirmation email once your Expression of Interest has been submitted.

The State Administration Coordinator will provide your Expression of Interest to the relevant State Panel Chair for consideration.

The process is then:

  1. The State Panel considers the Expression of Interest.
  2. Recommended appointments progress through the relevant State Council process.
  3. The State Panel Chair contacts the candidate with the outcome once the process is complete.

You will receive an automated confirmation email when your Expression of Interest is submitted.

Motorsport Australia administration will contact you only if information on your form is incomplete or requires clarification.

The next communication regarding your Expression of Interest will generally come from the relevant State Panel Chair.

The timeframe depends on when your Expression of Interest is submitted and the relevant State Council meeting schedule.

Outside the annual review period:
Your Expression of Interest may be considered when appropriate and progressed to the next available State Council meeting, or deferred to the annual review process.

During the annual review period:
Expressions of Interest are generally progressed as part of the annual appointment process, with appointments typically considered at the final State Council meeting of the year or the first meeting of the following year.

Timelines vary between States. Members can contact their Club State Council Delegate or Motorsport Australia State Administration Coordinator for State Council meeting dates.

For questions regarding State Panel membership or the Expression of Interest process, contact the relevant State & Club team:

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

State Panel Members

Autotest ChairAndrew Collier2024–26
Hillclimb ChairChris Seam2024–26
Motor Race ChairGary Cook2024–26
Officials ChairElaine Nikiforoff2026–28
Off Road ChairKylie Eveleigh2025–27
Rally ChairRay Winwood-Smith2026–28
Scrutiny ChairNicholas Nikiforoff2024–26
Stewards ChairGlenn Pincott2024–26
Supersprint ChairIan Williams2024–26
Motor Race & Speed Event ChairIan Mayberry2025–27
Officials ChairZac Dawes2026–28
Off Road ChairBarry Neundorff2026–28
Rally ChairShaun Gill2024–26
Stewards ChairKevin Hunter2024–26
Khanacross ChairWayne Casey2025–27
Motorkhana ChairAdrian Flynn2025–27
Motor Race ChairKeith Williamson2026–28
Officials ChairJanelle Holding2025–27
Off Road ChairTBC 
Rally ChairDaren Herring2024–26
Stewards ChairChris Platt2026–28
Motor Race ChairKim Taylor2025–27
Officials ChairRosemary Taylor2024–26
Off Road ChairAndrew Giffard2025–27
Rally ChairAndrew Wylie2025–27
Stewards ChairJohn Palmer2024–26
Autocross ChairAnthony Kovco2026
Hillclimb ChairWarren Heath2024–26
Motorkhana ChairBrian Shanahan2026–28
Motor Race ChairPaul Zsidy2026–28
Officials ChairMark Thompson2026–28
Rally ChairDarryn Snooks2024–26
Scrutiny ChairGary Howard2025–27
Stewards ChairDavid Bellenger2024–26
Supersprint ChairJohn Beck2025–27
Motorkhana ChairScott Bennett2025–27
Motor Race ChairRon Moller2026–28
Officials ChairPeter Paterson2026
Off Road ChairDavid Percival2025–27
Rally ChairStuart Mitchell2026–28
Speed Development ChairAndrew Ball2026–28
Stewards ChairTerri Woolhouse2025–27

Resources

State Council Handbook
State Panel Standing Orders
State Council Handbook
State Council Standing Orders