Karting Australia Unveils Major Plan for National Reform: “One Karting” Governance Model to Modernise Australian Karting
Karting Australia today announced a landmark plan aimed at modernising the governance of karting across the country through the introduction of a unified national governance model – One Karting.
The One Karting model is designed to transition the sport from its current federated structure to a nationally aligned system focused on strengthening clubs, streamlining operations, and boosting participation across all states and territories.
Karting Australia Chair Kevin Davis said the reform is aimed at securing the long-term future of the sport.
“The One Karting model will optimise governance at all levels, reducing duplication, empowering clubs, and improving services for volunteers, officials and participants,” Mr Davis said.
The initiative follows extensive consultation with karting’s Member States, the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), and other national sporting organisations that have successfully adopted similar models, such as sailing, cycling and netball.
Karting Australia CEO Kelvin O’Reilly said the new approach which has been developed with significant input from State Presidents and Karting Australia’s Board was designed to be collaborative, modern and community focused.
“One Karting is not just a concept – it is an opportunity to simplify, unify and strengthen the way our sport is managed and delivered across the country. It will provide a professionally led, strategically aligned, nationally integrated approach to running our sport.”
“This is about leading the change rather than being forced into it. One Karting is our opportunity to build a stronger, more sustainable future for our sport – one that puts clubs, participants and volunteers first. We are embracing the future with a shared vision and creating a structure that helps karting thrive.”
The proposed governance model will see:
- Stronger support for clubs and volunteers
- A more strategic and less operational role for State bodies
- Centralised governance and operations
- National consistency in rules, services, and training
- Greater commercial appeal through a unified national brand
The transition will occur in a phased and consultative manner, with Karting Australia working closely with clubs, Member States and the broader motorsport community.
The White Paper, One Karting: A New Governance Model for Australian Karting, and a detailed Questions and Answers document, are now available for public review at http://www.karting.net.au/karting-australia/one-karting
A follow-up online information session will be held on 29 January at 7.00pm AEDT. Join the meeting by clicking on the following link: https://tinyurl.com/5n833evm from 6.45pm on 29 January.
There will be further opportunities to discus the One Karting concept at the Building Better Kart Clubs Conference, from 7–8 February.
