Motorsport Australia to take officiating to next level

Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation

The Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation process is for photographers, videographers and journalists seeking accreditation for Motorsport Australia sanctioned motorsport events held around Australia.

Photographers, videographers and journalists are required to comply with the Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation Policy and all accredited media, excluding journalists, will need to purchase a new Motorsport Australia Media vest for each calendar year.

Should you have any queries regarding media accreditation, please contact the Motorsport Australia Media department via [email protected] or on 1300 883 959.

Please note: All media accreditations will be processed at the end of each month.

2025 Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation

Applications for 2025 Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation are now being accepted.

The application/renewal process is available through the Member Portal system.

All photographers and videographers who wish to receive their vest in readiness of the new year, must submit your completed application by no later than 23:59 on Sunday 15 December.

Applications submitted on Monday 16 December or later will not be processed until midway through January, meaning vests are unlikely to be delivered until early February.

If you have not held media accreditation before, you can register for a new account here: https://portal.motorsport.org.au/octozy/register

All new applications can head straight to “My Applications” on the navigation bar, click ‘create new application’ and select media accreditation.

Renewing/Upgrading your Media Accreditation

Step one:

Head to the login page for the Motorsport Australia Member Portal here.

Step two:

Simply log in to the portal and click the “Renew” button within the Licences and Accreditations section on the left of the dashboard.

Please note that renewing members do not need to provide a link to a gallery/portfolio in the “Other Details” page during the process.

If you are wanting to upgrade, you can head to “My Applications” on the navigation bar, click ‘create new application’ and select media accreditation.

Those who are wanting an upgrade will need to provide published material that showcases their work.

We would highly recommend you do not use the auto fill option in your browser when filling out your applications and that you fill out everything manually.

Clearing cache and cookies can also help you navigate through the process if you are having issues.

Follow the prompts to renew your accreditation.

Please note: If you are a renewing member, you do not need provide a link to a gallery/portfolio in the “Other Details” page during the process.

Step three:

Download the Motorsport Australia app to your device. Login using your member portal details.

Your card will appear and can be used to show event organisers, along with your hi-vis vest (photographers only).

Why Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation?

There are several benefits in having Media Accreditation:

You receive personal accident insurance through Motorsport Australia which provides for a certain amount of compensation in the event that you are injured. Without this insurance you will not be covered by Motorsport Australia for any injuries you suffer at an event.
Having Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation makes a clear statement to event organisers about the quality of your portfolio, that you are bound by the Media Accreditation Policy and that you are endorsed by Motorsport Australia. Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation is recognised by event organisers.
Many event organisers may restrict access to certain areas of an event to those who hold Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation. Those without Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation may not be able to access areas beyond those available to general spectators.

Note: Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation does not entitle holder automatic entry to events such as Supercars, Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix or Shannons SpeedSeries. It is highly recommended that Accredited Media contact the event organiser or the event's media personnel before going to an event.

All media accreditations will be processed at the end of each month.

Media Accreditation Policy

Photographers, videographers and journalists renewing or applying for Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation MUST read the Policy before renewing or applying for accreditation.

The Policy contains important information about the application process as well as outlining key rules which you must follow at each event to enhance your safety.

Motorsport Australia Accredited Media will also be required to wear their Motorsport Australia media vest at events at all times.

Click here for more information on the Motorsport Australia Media Accreditation Policy.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) / Drone Operator Policy

Commonly referred to as 'drones', a RPA can be used at a Motorsport Australia permitted event providing the RPA is operated within the guidelines of the Motorsport Australia policy. The Policy contains important information about the application process as well as outlining key rules which you must follow at each event to enhance your safety.

Click here to view more information on the Drone Operator Policy.

Motorsport Australia to take officiating to next level

Jun 21, 2024, 13:58 PM by Adelaid Hawkins

Motorsport Australia has published a detailed Officials’ Working Group report, with the Board agreeing to accept and implement all 37 recommendations put forward.

Motorsport would struggle to function without the ongoing support of more than 10,000 licenced officials who are the lifeblood of delivering events week-in, week-out.

As part of the recommendations, Motorsport Australia will dedicate in-house resources to further enhance and improve all aspects of officiating, including:

Providing better user experience for all officials through improved technology and digitising many of our existing processes
Improved training to retain and develop officials at all levels of the sport
Fostering a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for existing and new officials
Development of structured pathways and opportunities to grow and retain officials
Further support from Motorsport Australia to clubs and officiating groups, reducing the administration burden on volunteers
Improved communications with officials

A full list of the recommendations can be found here.

The Officials’ Working Group was chaired by Ed Ordynski and made up of both Motorsport Australia staff and industry stakeholders.

It surveyed a large number of officials currently active around the country, as well as those who had recently seen their licences lapse.

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Motorsport Australia President Andrew Fraser congratulated the Working Group on delivering a detailed and impressive set of recommendations.

“The Officials Working Group has done a stellar job in identifying what is required to improve all levels of officiating,” Fraser said.

“Meeting so many of our volunteer officials at events around the country has also reaffirmed my belief that we have the best officials in the world, so now the work must continue to allow us to maintain that strong reputation.

“The Board unanimously supported the implementation of all 37 recommendations presented to us and look forward to seeing these important initiatives delivered by our hard-working staff together with the officials themselves.”

Motorsport Australia CEO Sunil Vohra said work on implementing the recommendations had already begun.

“Since receiving this report from the Officials’ Working Group, we have begun work on a detailed project plan that outlines the timing and resources required to deliver these recommendations,” Vohra said.

“In 2024, we are already seeing an increase in the number of licenced officials which is something we cannot take for granted. Sports across Australia are seeing a decline in the number of volunteers, so for us to make sure that we see more officials in the sport we must continue to innovate.

“Our officials are our greatest asset and we know we need to provide all the support possible to make sure we retain and grow our highly regarded officials base across the country.”