The following outlines the obligations, terms and conditions you should be aware of as an AANT Member. All AANT Members are bound by the Association’s Constitution and by any specific terms and conditions imposed under the Constitution.
A complete copy can be obtained by telephoning 8925 5901 or visiting our office.
Membership fees
Upon receipt of the Entrance Fee and/or Subscription Fee by the AANT, you are recorded as a Member of the Association. The Entrance fee is only charged once, provided your membership does not lapse, however in some circumstances this may be waived*.
Subscription fees are payable in advance, with rates applicable to the various classes of AANT membership set and approved by the Board of Directors. No pensioner or other concessions are applicable to Subscription fees.
* The Entrance Fee cannot be waived if joining on the road, and an additional Service Fee may be payable.
Changing membership details
Only the named Member or person authorised by the named Member may request a change in membership details. Certain changes in Member personal details may require the lodgement of documented proof prior to actioning by AANT.
Cancellation of membership
A Member may cancel their membership at any time by providing either verbal or written notification to the AANT, provided both the individual making the request and the membership concerned can be positively verified. Cancellation of membership cannot be back-dated.
Refund policy
Entrance Fees and Subscription Fees are non-refundable. Pro-rata refunds are not available.
Upon written request, any unexpired or unused membership subscriptions, at the date of cancellation, may be transferred to another current Member of the Association.
If you upgrade your level of membership, the entire Subscription Fee applicable to that upgraded level of membership will be payable, and any unused or unexpired portion of the previous membership class will be credited at renewal.
Lapsing of membership
Where a Member’s subscription is overdue, access to membership services and benefits may be denied pending payment of any outstanding subscription or other fees.
Any Member whose subscription is overdue for more than three (3) months will cease to be a Member of the Association and will not be entitled to access any benefits and entitlements of membership. At the discretion of the Association, and upon payment of outstanding and overdue subscription fees and other charges, a person may have their membership reinstated.
Refusal of service
Any Member engaging in abusive conduct or acting fraudulently may have their membership suspended or may be refused service pending further investigation.
Termination of membership
Any Member who abuses, offends or puts at risk any member of the Association’s staff or any contractor in the carrying out of their usual duties may be charged with conduct detrimental to the Association. In such cases the Board of Directors has the power to expel the person from membership of the Association. On expulsion from the Association, the Member forfeits all rights and claims on the Association.
Suspending your membership
As a financial Member of the Association you may apply in writing to have your membership suspended for a period of up to two (2) years. This may be appropriate where personal circumstances are such that you temporarily do not require access to the entitlements and benefits of membership. Absentee Membership is granted solely at the discretion of the Association.
If granted Absentee Membership, you will be required to surrender your Membership Card or Membership Key Tag and all of your membership obligations, entitlements and rights will be temporarily suspended. You will not be able to access or utilise any membership related benefits or services during the period of suspension. At the expiration of the suspension period, or earlier if advised by you, you will revert back to your previous level of membership and your membership identification will be re-issued.
Continuous years of membership
Being an ongoing AANT Member brings with it additional benefit entitlements. To access these additional benefits, membership must be maintained as financial without interruption. AANT will also recognise and or credit additional membership years (for the purpose of determining continuous years of membership) where a person transfers a current membership of an interstate affiliated motoring club to the AANT.
Reciprocal services
Members of the AANT have access to emergency road service throughout Australia through motoring organisations affiliated with the AANT. Service will be provided to you under the conditions applicable to the affiliated motoring organisation’s equivalent class/level of membership.
Membership verification/validation
All Members of the Association are issued with a personal, unique membership number, and official membership identification, in the form of a Membership Card or Membership Key Tag.
Membership Cards and Membership Key Tags remain the property of the AANT and are not transferable. Membership Cards are not valid until signed by you.
The Membership Card is not a credit card and does not provide any explicit benefits in its own right, but rather is purely for identification purposes. The Membership Card or Membership Key Tag should be presented in all dealings with the AANT or when accessing Member services or entitlements. In circumstances where you are unable to produce your membership identification, you may be required to provide alternative forms of identification or certify your entitlement to service in writing. In some cases, a commercial service fee may be charged. If membership is subsequently confirmed, such fees and charges will be reimbursed to the extent of your membership entitlement.
Any benefit obtained by presenting the card or key tag may be subject to separate terms and conditions, as amended from time to time. The AANT is not liable for any malfunction of the Membership Card, nor for any unauthorised use of the card, or delays in issuing or replacing the card. You must notify the AANT immediately if your membership identification is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.
Voting rights
Although there are various classes of membership, only financial Full and Life members of the Association have the right to vote in Board Elections and at meetings of the Association.
Personal information use & disclosure
The AANT abides by the National Privacy Principles within the Privacy Act (as amended). For further details regarding the AANT’s Privacy Policy please refer to the AANT Privacy Policy Statement.