The Australian Motorcycle Council was formed in 1980 and revitalised in 2004 with a broader membership structure. The objectives of the Council are to:

• Promote and improve all aspects of road safety concerning motorcycling in Australia
• Promote, improve and protect the use of motorcycles in Australia, recognising their environmentally beneficial place in urban and land transport planning and systems
• Promote and improve at all levels the full knowledge, awareness, understanding and acceptance of motorcyclists’ welfare and safety needs in Australia
• To promote the safe and convenient use of motorcycles in Australia