Motorsport Australia - Updates to Working with Children Check Requirements

What’s the current requirement?

The current Motorsport Australia licence structure only requires Officials in Victoria to obtain a Working with Children Check, in accordance with Victorian Government standards.

What’s changing?

From 2025, Motorsport Australia will extend this requirement to all States and Territories, excluding Western Australia (WA) where the legislation actively prohibits requesting a WWCC where not required.

In Summary

Motorsport Australia assumes an organisational obligation to ensure that officials have been cleared to safely work with children and young people at Motorsport Australia sanctioned events and will implement a requirement for officials to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) in the states and territories where legally entitled (NSW, ACT, SA, NT, TAS, QLD and VIC).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why?

Motorsport Australia is a signatory to Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy which forms part of the National Integrity Framework (NIF) of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC). Children under 18 are present at every motorsport event, including as officials, crew members or spectators and these standards represent best practice in protecting everyone at a Motorsport Australia sanctioned event. It brings the standard in line with other national sports like AFL and Tennis, reflecting excellent governance.

Why change?

Motorsport Australia aims to follow best practice standards in protecting its members, officials, volunteers, staff and broader motorsport community. It’s reasonable to expect that any individual at a Motorsport Australia event will come into contact, whether directly or indirectly, with children. Enforcing one rule for everyone creates clear and consistent expectations for all.

What do I need to do?

As part of the licence renewal process for individuals, Motorsport Australia will implement mandatory WWCC and WWVP checks as an Officials Licence requirement in New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Northern Territory, Tasmania and Queensland, in line with the existing process in Victoria.

There is no extra administration for clubs and event organisers in these States and Territories, noting that event organisers have their own obligations to ensure any officials working directly with children are eligible to do so.

What if I live in Western Australia?

The WA Government’s Screening Unit has advised that Motorsport Australia cannot directly mandate WWCC or WWVP for WA officials. WA officials who officiate multiple events out of state should contact Motorsport Australia's integrity team at integrity@motorsport.org.au to discuss their specific circumstances and whether another state-based approval is required. 

When do I need to do it?

To comply, licence holders must provide evidence via email of a valid WWCC or WWVP to Motorsport Australia Member Services at info@motorsport.org.au by 31 May, 2025.

What does it cost?

WWCC are valid for between two to five years, depending on the State or Territory, with an application fee in Northern Territory and Tasmania only $8 and $22.44 respectively.

How do I do it?

Please click on the button for your respective state or territory and follow the instructions:

Queensland

New South Wales

Australian Capital Territory

What if I have more questions?

Please contact:

Aidan Siegel