Forward Look at Per Kilometre Road User Charging

With the rise of electric vehicle ownership governments are turning their attention to recovering the loss of fuel excise duty levied on every litre of petrol and diesel sold in Australia for use in road transport.

This paper seeks to outline what actions may be taken by governments in this regard, what implications this may have for the motoring enthusiast movement, if any, and, what action, if any, the AOMC should take.

Engine Record Search Update

As indicated at the last Delegate’s meeting Philip Johnstone has stepped back after 25 years of extraordinary and valuable service providing engine record information to enthusiasts, clubs and historians.

I have taken on the roll supported by Peter Truman with a number of part time volunteers. I have  been an AOMC delegate for 8 years. I have also been a member of a number of Holden car clubs and filled various committee positions and keen to assist enthusiasts and support the motoring environment.

The Engine Record Search service has been enhanced to capture requests, responses and supporting documentation and ensure these are preserved and accessible within a multi user environment. Various single make databases are being converted and tools will be available to clubs who wish to expand these resources.

We have also made available a library of suspension spring specifications for a range of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles.

The website menus have also been enhanced to make it easier to find the service for members and non members alike. Select the new Services tab to access Engine and Registration Searches or Spring Specification Search

The costs are as follows:-

-        $90 for 1933 to 1984 vehicles

-        $115 for Vintage and Veteran vehicles

-        $60 for suspension spring specifications.

-        Single make or additional services determined by request.

To make a request please use the following link

Following receipt of the request, the AOMC Office will issue an invoice for the appropriate search and the search team will be in contact.  A formal report will be issued whether the search is successful or otherwise. 

A special thanks to Philip for the service he provided over the past 25 years and in the effective handover to me so the team can continue to share this valuable resource with enthusiasts and their clubs

The Engine Records Search team can be contacted via email archive@aomc.asn.au or office@aomc.asn.au. or Phone  03 9558 4829

Regards, ‍Andrew Alkemade

AOMC Archivist

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AOMC MembershipPLUS Insurance Program 2026

The AOMC has been working closely with its insurance broker, Affinity Insurance Brokers, to finalize the renewal of policies that underwrite the AOMC MembershipPLUS affiliation program, and is pleased to announce that the program will continue into 2026/27 with the same policies and benefits and, importantly for Clubs, with the same low fees as last year. This is a considerable achievement in an environment where price increases seem to be the norm.

The underwriters have recognised the excellent work that the AOMC and its member clubs have done to transition towards the improved risk management strategies that underpin this specialised low cost group insurance scheme for motoring clubs, and have asked for that same effort to continue, to ensure all clubs reach the standards needed for the scheme to succeed, and be fair and equitable for all participating clubs. 

The AOMC will therefore continue to work with affiliated members to ensure all clubs wanting to join the scheme complete the transition successfully, and to ensure all clubs have a well functioning risk management program.

Minutes for the May Delegates Meeting

There were 82 attendees representing 73 clubs and 2 visitors. Chair: Keith Mortimer, President AOMC, welcomed delegates and guests and explained the change of venue for the meeting due to flooding at Penrite HQ in Dandenong.