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Australian cat clubs and councils
Every cat council and club in Australia, state by state. Find your registering body, its show calendar and breeder list, and the rules breeders must follow before they sell a kitten.
19Cat councils
59Clubs
8States and territories
The basics
How cat registration works
There are two kinds of registration in Australia. Good breeders do both.
Cat council registration
Pedigree breeders join a cat council, also called a registering body. The council registers their cattery prefix, records each kitten's pedigree and runs the shows. Smaller clubs sit under a council and run shows and breed events.
Government breeder registration
Each state and territory has its own law. In some, a breeder needs a government number before they can advertise a kitten. In others, council approval or club membership covers it. Pick your state below to see the rules.
National bodies
Most state councils belong to the Australian Cat Federation (ACF) or the Co-ordinating Cat Council of Australia (CCCA). ANCATS and Cats Australia (TICA) register cats across the country.
Cat clubs in Victoria
2 councils · 5 clubs
Breeder registerPet Exchange Register (PER) source number
Who must registerAnyone who advertises a kitten or cat needs a PER source number. Club members with up to 10 fertile females enrol as recreational breeders. Non-members with 1 or 2 fertile females are microbreeders. Non-members with 3 to 10 must register with their council as a domestic animal business.
Where clubs fit inGCCFV, FCCV and Australian National Cats are approved "applicable organisations". Membership gives cheaper council fees and an exemption from council desexing orders, but members still need a source number to advertise.
Kitten adsEvery ad must show the microchip number and the seller’s source number.
Cat councils
ACF member
Governing Council of the Cat Fancy Australia and Victoria Inc. (GCCFV)
73 of its breeders on our mapClubs
Australian Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with FCCV
Patched and Pointed Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with GCCFV
World of Cats Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with FCCV
Birman, Ragdoll and Associated Breeds ClubBreed club: Birman, RagdollAffiliated with FCCV
The Royal Thai Cat Club Inc.Breed club: Siamese, Oriental, Balinese, Foreign White, PeterbaldAffiliated with GCCFV · status unconfirmed
Cat clubs in New South Wales
2 councils · 19 clubs
Breeder registerNSW Pet Registry
Who must registerThere is no compulsory breeder registration for cats. Every kitten must be microchipped and registered on the NSW Pet Registry before sale. Cat breeders can hold a breeder identification number (BIN), which now covers cats as well as dogs.
Where clubs fit inMembers of recognised breeding bodies (such as NSW CFA, Cats NSW and ANCATS) can keep entire cats for breeding without the annual not-desexed permit.
Kitten adsAds must show the kitten’s microchip number.
Cat councils
Clubs
Armidale and New England Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with NSW CFA
Borderline CatsAll breedsAffiliated with Cats NSW · status unconfirmed
Dorrigo and District Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with Cats NSW
Federal Cat Club of AustralasiaAll breedsAffiliated with NSW CFA; Cats NSW
Himalayan & Ku-Ring-Gai Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with Cats NSW
Hunter Region Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with Cats NSW
Kempsey Kat KlubAll breedsAffiliated with NSW CFA
Longhair Cat AssociationAll breedsAffiliated with NSW CFA
Newcastle and Hunter Valley Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with NSW CFA
Southern Highlands Forest Cat & All Breeds ClubAll breedsAffiliated with NSW CFA
Sydney Fancy Felines - All Breeds Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with NSW CFA
Tamworth & District Cat Club IncAll breedsAffiliated with Cats NSW
Western Districts Cat SocietyAll breedsAffiliated with Cats NSW
Birman Cat Club of AustraliaBreed club: BirmanAffiliated with NSW CFA
Blue Point Siamese SocietyBreed club: SiameseAffiliated with NSW CFA
Burmese Cat Society of Australasia IncBreed club: BurmeseAffiliated with NSW CFA
Oriental Cat Club of NSWBreed club: Oriental, Siamese, BalineseAffiliated with NSW CFA
Siamese Cat Society of New South Wales IncBreed club: SiameseAffiliated with Cats NSW
The Abyssinian Breeder Club of AustraliaBreed club: Abyssinian, SomaliAffiliated with Cats NSW
Cat clubs in Queensland
4 councils · 10 clubs
Breeder registerNo statewide cat breeder register
Who must registerThe Queensland breeder register covers dogs only. Some councils run their own cat breeding approvals, for example Logan and Gladstone.
Where clubs fit inSome councils, such as Logan, require breeders to belong to a recognised cat council like QFA, QICC or FCCQ.
Kitten adsNo statewide rule for cats. Some councils require a supply number in ads. Kittens must be microchipped before sale.
No public online lookup in this state. Ask the breeder for their club membership, approval or licence number and check it with that body.
Cat councils
Clubs
Flash Felines IncAll breedsAffiliated with QFA
Lockyer Valley All Breeds Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with CQI
RQCC (Northern Qld club, QFA Northern region)All breedsAffiliated with QFA · status unconfirmed
The Magnificat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with QICC
Abyssinian and Somali Cat Club of Qld Inc (formerly Club 23)Breed club: Abyssinian, SomaliIndependent club · status unconfirmed
Bengal Appreciation ClubBreed club: BengalAffiliated with QICC
Curly Coats Cat ClubBreed club: Rex breeds (curly-coated)Affiliated with CQI
Exotic Cat Club of Queensland IncBreed club: ExoticAffiliated with CQI
Semi-Longhair Cat Club of Queensland IncBreed club: Semi-longhair breedsAffiliated with QFA
Siamese and Shorthair Cat Club of Queensland IncBreed club: Siamese, Shorthair breedsAffiliated with FCCQ · status unconfirmed
Cat clubs in South Australia
2 councils · 11 clubs
Breeder registerDogs and Cats Online (DACO) breeder registration
Who must registerAnyone who sells a kitten they bred must register as a breeder on Dogs and Cats Online, even for one accidental litter. Registration renews every 30 June. A breeder licensing scheme is due to replace it from 2027.
Where clubs fit inMembers of GCCF of SA or the Feline Association of SA can keep cats entire, but must still register on DACO to sell kittens.
Kitten adsAds must show the seller’s name and phone, and the DACO breeder registration number of everyone involved in the breeding.
Cat councils
ACF member
Governing Council of the Cat Fancy of South Australia Inc (GCCFSA)
59 of its breeders on our mapClubs
Adelaide Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with GCCFSA
Central Cat Club of South AustraliaAll breedsAffiliated with FASA
Fancy Felines SAAll breedsAffiliated with FASA
Festival City Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with FASA
Patterned Clowder Club IncAll breedsAffiliated with GCCFSA
SA Cat Breeders Association IncAll breedsAffiliated with GCCFSA
Tandanya Cat Club IncAll breedsAffiliated with GCCFSA
All British Cat Society of SABreed club: British Shorthair, British LonghairAffiliated with GCCFSA
Foreign Shorthair Cat Club of South Australia IncBreed club: Abyssinian, American Curl, Australian Mist, Bengal, Bombay, British Shorthair, Burmese, Burmilla, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, Egyptian Mau, Korat, Ocicat, Russian, Scottish Fold, Singapura, Somali, Sphynx, Tonkinese, other foreign shorthairsAffiliated with FASA
Rex Cat Fanciers of SABreed club: Devon Rex, Cornish Rex, Selkirk RexAffiliated with FASA
Siamese Cat Club (SA)Breed club: SiameseAffiliated with FASA
Cat clubs in Western Australia
3 councils · 10 clubs
Breeder registerCouncil approval to breed cats (Cat Act 2011)
Who must registerAnyone who breeds cats, even one litter, needs approval to breed from their local council.
Where clubs fit inCouncils require membership of a prescribed cat organisation, such as Cats WA, COAWA or Australian National Cats.
Kitten adsNo set ad wording. Kittens must be microchipped, and sterilised or sold with a free sterilisation voucher, unless the buyer is an approved breeder.
No public online lookup in this state. Ask the breeder for their club membership, approval or licence number and check it with that body.
Cat councils
Clubs
Feline Fancy Cat Club of Western AustraliaAll breedsAffiliated with CatsWA
Southern Cross Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with COAWA · status unconfirmed
Sunset Coast Cat Club IncAll breedsAffiliated with COAWA · status unconfirmed
WA All Breeds Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with COAWA · status unconfirmed
WA Cat ClubAll breedsAffiliated with CUWA
Burmese and Other Breeds Cat Club IncBreed club: BurmeseAffiliated with COAWA
Chinchilla and Shaded Cat Fanciers of WABreed club: Chinchilla, Shaded Persian/longhairAffiliated with COAWA
Longhair Cat Club (WA)Breed club: Longhair breedsAffiliated with CUWA
Maine Coon Cat Club WABreed club: Maine CoonAffiliated with CatsWA
Siamese & Oriental Cat Club of WABreed club: Siamese, OrientalAffiliated with CatsWA
Cat clubs in Tasmania
4 councils · 0 clubs
Breeder registerRegistered breeder (approved cat organisation) or Cat Breeding Permit
Who must registerAnyone who breeds a cat must be a registered breeder through an approved cat organisation, or hold a Cat Breeding Permit for that cat.
Where clubs fit inApproved organisations include the Tasmanian Feline Association, Cat Association of Tasmania, Pedigree Cats Tasmania and Australian National Cats. Membership is what makes you a registered breeder.
Kitten adsKittens must be at least 8 weeks old, microchipped, desexed (unless sold to another registered breeder), vaccinated and wormed before sale.
No public online lookup in this state. Ask the breeder for their club membership, approval or licence number and check it with that body.
Cat councils
Cat Association of Tasmania Inc. (CAT Inc)
No public website
The councils here do not publish a separate list of clubs. Contact them directly.
Cat clubs in the ACT
1 council · 4 clubs
Breeder registerACT breeding licence
Who must registerAnyone who breeds cats needs a breeding licence, plus a permit to keep an entire cat.
Where clubs fit inCapital Cats Inc is the ACT council. A club membership does not replace the licence.
Kitten adsLicensed breeders must show their breeding licence number in every ad.
No public online lookup in this state. Ask the breeder for their club membership, approval or licence number and check it with that body.
Cat councils
Clubs
Cool Country Cat Club IncAll breedsAffiliated with Cats NSW
ACT Longhair Cat ClubBreed club: PersianAffiliated with CCI · status unconfirmed
Birman Cat Club of CanberraBreed club: BirmanAffiliated with CCI · status unconfirmed
Canberra Forest Cats ClubBreed club: Siberian, Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest CatAffiliated with CCI · status unconfirmed
Cat clubs in Northern Territory
1 council · 0 clubs
Breeder registerNo territory-wide cat breeder register
Who must registerRules are set by each council. Darwin requires cats over 3 months to be registered and microchipped.
Where clubs fit inCANT is the Northern Territory cat council.
Kitten adsNo territory-wide ad rule for cats.
No public online lookup in this state. Ask the breeder for their club membership, approval or licence number and check it with that body.
Cat councils
The councils here do not publish a separate list of clubs. Contact them directly.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How do I know a cat breeder is registered?
Ask which cat council they belong to and for their membership or prefix number, then check the council’s breeder list. In Victoria also check their PER source number, in South Australia their DACO breeder number, and in the ACT their breeding licence number.
What is the difference between a cat council and a cat club?
A council registers cats and cattery prefixes and keeps the pedigree records. A club is a smaller group, often for one breed or one region, that runs shows under a council’s rules.
Do I need to join a cat club to breed cats?
It depends on your state. In Tasmania and Western Australia club membership is part of being allowed to breed. In Victoria it lets you enrol as a recreational breeder. In South Australia and the ACT you also need a government registration or licence.
Can I show a desexed pet cat?
Yes. Most councils run companion or household pet classes for desexed cats with no pedigree. Check the show calendar for your state above.
Is a kitten from a registered breeder better?
Registered breeders follow a code of ethics, give you pedigree papers and can be checked. Read our guide to buying a cat from a registered breeder and questions to ask a cat breeder.
Club details come from each council's published club list and official state government pages, checked October 2026. Clubs change often. If a listing is wrong or missing, let us know. Eco 247 is not affiliated with any council or club listed. Sustainable Living Made Simple.
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