The 1996 BOC Gases Australian Super Touring Championship was an Australian motor racing competition for Super Touring Cars. It was contested over eight rounds, commencing on 19 May 1996 at Amaroo Park and ending on 9 November at Oran Park Raceway. The Championship was organised by TOCA Australia and was sanctioned by the Confederation of Australian Motor Sport. It was the fourth running of a touring car series in Australia under Super Touring Car regulations. The Drivers Championship was won by Brad Jones driving an Audi 80 Quattro. The Teams Championship was awarded to Audi Sport Australia and the Manufacturers Championship to Audi. The TOCA Challenge Independents Cup was won by Steven Richards driving a Honda Accord and an Alfa Romeo 155.

Teams and drivers

The following teams and drivers contested the championship:

Race calendar

The championship was contested over eight rounds with two races per round. Note: NC indicates a non-championship event at which no championship points were on offer.

Championships standings

Drivers Championship

An additional point was awarded to the fastest qualifier for each race.

Manufacturers Championship

Points were awarded basis for relative placings achieved in each race by manufacturer supported entries. All cars other than the best placed supported entry of each manufacturer were ignored when awarding points.

Teams Championship

Points were awarded basis for placings achieved in each race. Only the best two placed cars from each team were eligible to score points.

TOCA Challenge Independents Cup

Points were awarded on a 15–12–10–8–6–5–4–3–2–1 basis for relative positions achieved by drivers of entries nominated as privateers at each race.