The Federation Internationale de l’Automoblie (FIA), has announced the appointment of The Honourable Justice Peter Davis to its International Court of Appeal (ICA).

The announcement, made at the FIA General Assembly in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, ensures Justice Davis forms part of the governing body’s final appeal tribunal for international motorsport for at least the next four years.

“I am honoured to be appointed to the FIA International Court of Appeal and grateful for the confidence shown by the FIA General Assembly,” Justice Davis said.

“Motorsport operates within a highly-respected international framework, and the independence and integrity of its judicial bodies are fundamental to its credibility.

“I look forward to contributing my experience to upholding fair, consistent and principled decision-making across the sport.”

It is not Justice Davis’ first role within the FIA’s judiciary system, after serving several years within the FIA’s Formula One Cost Cap Committee.

Justice Davis has a long and successful career as a Queen’s Counsel and is now a Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland and President of the Queensland Industrial Court. He is a long-time follower of motorsport and in particular, Formula One.

Established under the FIA Statutes and the FIA’s International Sporting Code the ICA resolves disputes brought before it by any of motorsport’s National Sporting Authorities world-wide, or by the President of the FIA.

It can also settle non-sporting disputes brought by national motoring organisations affiliated to the FIA.

In accordance with good governance principles, the ICA is an independent body with its own administration detached from the main structure of the FIA.

Motorsport Australia President Andrew Fraser congratulated Justice Davis on his appointment.

“Justice Davis’ appointment to the International Court of Appeal is a significant recognition of his legal expertise and standing within international motorsport,” Fraser said.

“His experience, integrity and deep understanding of governance make him exceptionally well suited to this role.”

There are 36 judges to serve on the FIA Jurisdictions, all elected by the FIA General Assembly after being selected by the FIA Nominations Committee upon nomination by the FIA members, FIA commissions or groups of five competitors in the FIA championships.