{"id":31,"date":"2024-09-07T20:18:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T12:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2026-09-03T15:58:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T07:58:28","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/?page_id=31","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73128380 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0d91a25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-stretch is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c042bc37 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:100%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">The MCWA is an incorporated not-for-profit association operating as a council for like-minded motorcycle groups for riders\u2019 rights, safety and recognition. Any association, club or entity (organised group) can apply for membership and nominate two delegates to speak and vote at MCWA meetings on the group\u2019s behalf. The MCWA provides an advocacy link between motorcyclists, the Government, its instrumentalities, the general public and such bodies deemed necessary to serve the objectives of the MCWA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1292ae2f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-0733e5d0 wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded is-style-rounded--1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-pratik-brahmbhatt-1479980869-27565422-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-pratik-brahmbhatt-1479980869-27565422-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-pratik-brahmbhatt-1479980869-27565422-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-pratik-brahmbhatt-1479980869-27565422-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-pratik-brahmbhatt-1479980869-27565422-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-pratik-brahmbhatt-1479980869-27565422-1638x2048.jpg 1638w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/pexels-pratik-brahmbhatt-1479980869-27565422-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-ef10d34a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-fbd00b99 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">OBJECTIVES<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0c22cdd7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<p class=\"has-heading-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:1.2\">In our role as an advocacy body, the primary focus of the MCWA is improving motorcycle road safety with our slogan being \u201cRights \u2013 Safety \u2013 Recognition Giving motorcyclists a voice.\u201d The MCWA will also advocate on behalf of motorcycle riders where feedback has shown that legislation, regulations and road rules need to be reviewed. It is also important to note the MCWA will always conduct itself in a professional and objective manner and will seek to work at both strategic and operational levels with organisations. The MCWA will also work towards our input being based on accurate and clear data, and the expertise and experience of our members. It is also important to note that the MCWA is focused on representing the whole of Western Australia and the diversity of motorcycles and motorcycle riders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3afcaa04 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To promote and improve all aspects of motorcycling safety in Western Australia;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To promote motorcycle considerate road infrastructure planning and development;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To promote, improve and protect all forms of motorcycle use in Western Australia;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To safeguard the rights of motorcyclists;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To promote and improve, at all levels, the full knowledge, awareness, understanding and acceptance of motorcyclists&#8217; welfare and safety needs in Western Australia;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To promote the safe and convenient use of motorcycles in Western Australia; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To promote motorcycles as a legitimate form of transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-accent-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a0d91a25 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"393\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Motorcycle-Council-of-Western-Australia-Inc-e1752566043773.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73128380 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bc18b00a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\">Meet our team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Our Committee has 9 members who are experienced and dedicated motorcycle riders, well  respected and from diverse backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jeff Thomas &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Chairman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michelle Hale &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Vice Chairman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travis Kean &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Secretary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bruce Burgess &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. Treasurer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dave Wright &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. Safety Officer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michelle Hale &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Membership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sean Badrian &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Social Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sean Badrian &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; Website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chris Meyer &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. General Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Su Lipsit &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.. General Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tony Beeson &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230; General Committee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Cornish &#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;. General Committee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-contrast-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-36f65c2d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading alignwide has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"font-size:clamp(4.509rem, 4.509rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 9.152), 10rem);letter-spacing:-0.02em\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-base-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-base-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary><strong>How do I become a Member?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our membership includes Associations, Clubs and Entities (like minded Facebook groups and businesses) who can have up to two delegates each. We do not currently have individual members, however that may change as time goes on. An update to our constitution and bylaws would be required to facilitate individual members.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary><strong>How does the Delegate system operate?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Refer to the Member Benefits document for details <a href=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Member-Benefits.pdf\"><strong>Member Benefits.pdf<\/strong><\/a> and the Operating Procedure section of the document <a href=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Operating-Procedure.pdf\"><strong>Operating Procedure and Achievements.pdf<\/strong><\/a> for how we operate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary><strong>How does my Club join the MCWA?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\">Fill out the Membership Nomination form <a href=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Membership-Nomination.pdf\"><strong>Membership Nomination Form.pdf<\/strong><\/a> and forward to chairman@wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au. The application will need to be approved by the committee. Once approved, the membership fee must be paid before the approved delegates can vote in a meeting.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-style-arrow-icon-details has-medium-font-size is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-style:none;border-top-width:0px;border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--base);border-bottom-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;margin-top:0\"><summary><strong>How much does membership cost?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4 wp-block-paragraph\">The Annual Membership fee is $50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-contrast-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5 wp-block-paragraph\">Joining from 1st July to 31st December is the full membership fee, joining from 1st January to 30th June is half membership fee.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);margin-bottom:0;height:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"113\" src=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MCWA-Banner-1024x113.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MCWA-Banner-1024x113.png 1024w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MCWA-Banner-300x33.png 300w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MCWA-Banner-768x85.png 768w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/MCWA-Banner.png 1371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:42% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"844\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMC-Logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMC-Logo.png 844w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMC-Logo-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/wamotorcyclecouncil.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AMC-Logo-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 844px) 100vw, 844px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Active Member<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The MCWA is an incorporated not-for-profit association operating as a council for like-minded motorcycle groups for riders\u2019 rights, safety and recognition. 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