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Judo Australia — Judo Federation of Australia Ltd

Australia’s judo body, listed by the International Judo Federation as the Judo Federation of Australia; it calls itself Australia’s peak body for the Olympic sport of judo and is a federation of state associations.
✓ Last reviewed: October 2026
Legal nameJudo Federation of Australia Ltd, ABN 49 305 099 035, as the organisation gives it[2]
OfficeC/- Combat Sports Office, Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, Bruce, ACT, as the organisation gives it[2]
International federationInternational Judo Federation, member for Australia (AUS)[1]
Continental bodyOceania Judo, whose logo the organisation shows under the heading “Proud Members”[2]
ChairSimon Read, chair of the board as listed by Judo Australia, and president as listed by the IJF (October 2026)[4][1]

What is Judo Australia?

Judo Australia, registered as Judo Federation of Australia Ltd (ABN 49 305 099 035), is the body the International Judo Federation lists as its member for Australia, under the name “Judo Federation of Australia” and the code AUS.[1][2] It describes itself as follows: “Judo Australia is Australia’s peak body for the Olympic sport of Judo.”[2] It states that it is “recognised by the Australian Sports Commission as responsible for the sport of Judo in Australia”.[3]

What does Judo Australia govern or do?

Judo Australia states that its role is “developing our sport through national programs and initiatives across participation and athlete development”.[3] Its staff portfolios cover high performance, a pathways programme for young athletes, coaching and gradings, and it maintains a referee resource hub.[3] It states that it partners with the Combat Institute of Australia to deliver its high performance programme.[3]

When was Judo Australia founded and where is it based?

Judo Australia gives its office as “C/- Combat Sports Office”, Australian Institute of Sport, Leverrier Street, Bruce, in the Australian Capital Territory.[2] The International Judo Federation lists a different contact address, 20 Carrow Bend, 6171 Baldivis, together with Simon Read as president.[1] Judo Australia’s board page names Simon Read as chair, Carli Renzi as deputy chair and Paul Nelson as company secretary.[4]

How is Judo Australia recognised?

International federation. The International Judo Federation lists the Judo Federation of Australia as its member for Australia, with ausjudo.com.au as its website.[1] Judo Australia shows the IJF logo under the heading “Proud Members” on its home page.[2]

Continental body. Under the same heading it shows the logo of Oceania Judo, linking to oceaniajudo.org.[2]

National recognition. Judo Australia states that it is “recognised by the Australian Sports Commission as responsible for the sport of Judo in Australia”.[3]

What does Judo Australia organise?

Judo Australia’s home page reports on the Australian Open Schools Championship, which it describes as “Australia’s peak competition for school-aged students”, and states that “The first Australian Adaptive Judo Games was held in Tweed Heads”.[2] Its national programmes cover participation and athlete development, including its high performance programme.[3] Its operational committees include sports, national grading, referee, national kata, Kodokan, national veterans, military and police, and adaptive judo bodies.[4]

Who are its members?

Judo Australia describes itself as a federated body whose members are the state and territory associations: Judo ACT, Judo NSW, Judo NT, Judo Queensland, Judo SA, Judo Tasmania, Judo Victoria and Judo WA.[3] Its site links to each of these associations.[2] The International Judo Federation’s country page gives an estimated 10,000 judoka for Australia.[1]

References

  1. International Judo Federation — country page, Australia (AUS). Accessed 2026-10-09.
  2. Judo Australia — home page. Accessed 2026-10-09.
  3. Judo Australia — About Judo Australia. Accessed 2026-10-09.
  4. Judo Australia — Board and committees. Accessed 2026-10-09.