The association has more than 190 members, including small labels typically run by one to five people, medium size organisations and very large companies with international affiliates.

ARIA is administered by a board of directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small.

[1] ARIA is administered by a board of directors comprising senior executives from record companies, both large and small.

On 1 January 1977, the Australian Record Industry Association announced major revisions in its accreditation awards system.

At the same time, the industry introduced a platinum award in recognition of the growth achievement of the Australian market.

Australian TV pop music show Countdown presented its own annual awards ceremony, Countdown Music and Video Awards, which was co-produced by Carolyn James (also known as Carolyn Bailey) during 1981–1984 in collaboration with ARIA.

The ARIA Hall of Fame "honours Australian musicians' achievements [that] have had a significant impact in Australia or around the world".

[citation needed] In February 2004, the Australian Record Industry Association (ARIA) took legal action against Kazaa, alleging massive copyright breaches.