Hydrogen Mobility Australia was formed in 2017 with founding members Toyota and Hyundai. Its objectives were to: accelerate the commercialisation of new hydrogen and fuel cell technologies for transportation, export, storage and stationary applications in Australia; provide a forum for effective communication and collaboration of all stakeholders in the hydrogen and energy community; and progress Australia’s shift towards a future hydrogen society built upon clean and renewable energy technologies.

The membership grew quickly: by mid-2019 there were 33 members from the energy, transport, consulting and technology sectors. On 4 October 2019, Hydrogen Mobility Australia changed its name to the Australian Hydrogen Council to reflect the diversity of growing membership and broad hydrogen agenda.