The APBA is a not-for-profit organisation which exists to control, govern and administer, formulate and enforce all racing and safety rules throughout Australia for competition between powerboats.

It is an “association of associations”, the affiliated member clubs are members of their respective State Councils, each with its own constitution. The six states plus the Offshore Council collectively form the National Council.

It is internationally affiliated with the UIM, the world controlling body of the sport.