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After some discussion between the state jockey associations in late 2001, there was a general consensus that a national body for jockeys should be established. Up until this time the states were functioning independently and endeavouring to resolve issues and concerns without input and assistance from other states. It was clear to all that often there was duplication of effort and poor economies of scale. Several of the state associations were poorly resourced and unable to properly represent their members.
The objectives of the AJA are:
- To raise the profile of Jockeys as elite professional athletes;
- Promote safety, industrial health and education;
- Negotiate for and develop Australia wide protection, including
- Insurance, particularly Public Liability,
- Superannuation, and a
- Retirement Fund
The AJA was incorporated in 2005 and represents jockeys across Australia via a State-based Association system. Each state association is incorporated in its own right and with the national peak body.