MA is an affiliated federation of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), and is the national governing body of motorcycle sport in Australia. As an administration, Motorcycling Australia is responsible for the development of national rules, national membership development, strategic direction and to act as the controlling body for national championships. Within this structure MA is mutually reliant on State Controlling Bodies who are responsible for competition and events at a state and club level, licencing of members and venues and control of the sport at a state/territory level.