About Us
Welcome to the Australian 4WD Industry Council – a non-competitive, specialist council of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. The 4WD Industry Council was formed to provide advice, consultation, collaboration and a strategic approach to current and potential market issues from regulators, governments, 4WD enthusiasts and community groups. We promote professional and responsible activities within the 4WD sector.
Throughout each year, the council hosts networking events around Australia to discuss current and forthcoming regulatory challenges, update members on recent advocacy developments, and to encourage interactivity and promote a sense of community among industry participants.
Members of the 4WD Industry Council must first become members of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), which is the national industry body representing the broader aftermarket industry. Included in AAAA membership are a range of business support services including access to FREE HR/Industrial Relations and Consumer Law hotlines.
4WD Council Management & Committee
The 4WD Council is a business network for the 4WD Sector. Members must be involved in 4WD parts, accessories, modifications or associated services and must be committed to the future of the Automotive Aftermarket 4WD sector. The AAAA National Council maintains a permanent seat on the Governing Committee and provides resource support, including secretariat. To ensure the 4WD Council is driven by the 4WD sector, the governing Committee is elected from the membership, by the membership.
The 2022/26 4WD Council Committee comprises:
Convenor:
- Nigel Bishop – AAAA
Committee:
- Emma Laukens – Fox Australia (Chair)
- Baydon Fawcett – 4WD Australia
- Clinton Brett – Diesel Help Australia
- Chris Ellis – Monroe Australia
- Anthony Kittel – REDARC Electronics
- Tony Sheedy – RYCO
- Stephen Handbury – Saber Offroad
- Daniel Gillies – SWD
- Matt Frost (Ironman 4×4)
- Anton Griffiths (TUFF AUSTRALIA)
- Jason Forssman (REPCO)
- Nicholas Finch (SOLVE Offroad)
The strength of the 4WD Council is in its membership, so be part of the strength, and JOIN NOW. Together we can make a difference for Australia’s 4WD Industry – GET INVOLVED