The RACGP is governed by the RACGP Council comprising President, Censor-in-Chief, the Chair of each state/territory faculty, Chair of RACGP Rural, Chair of RACGP Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, a general practice Registrar Representative, and any additional members co-opted by Council to the extent allowable under the RACGP Constitution.
Council meets monthly, alternating between teleconference and face to face meetings.