By: Responsible Group Australia
Cat microchipping is a very important part of cat ownership. It is an effective way to identify cats, protect them from harm, and ensure their safety.
In Australia, it is usually required that all cats be microchipped to help with their identification if they are ever lost or stolen.
RPBA requires its registered cat breeders to comply with all state and local legislation, as well as uphold our stringent Code of Ethics. Buy your cat from a RPBA breeder and help encourage responsible cat breeding.
This article contains general information. Always consult with your veterinarian for medical advice specific to your animal/s.
Cat microchipping is a simple procedure where a small transponder chip, about the size of a grain of rice, is inserted beneath the skin of a cat, usually between the shoulderblades.
The chip contains identifying information about your cat and can be used to reunite you with your pet if they ever become separated from you.
State | Mandatory? | Notes |
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NSW | Yes | In NSW, all cats must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or given away, whichever happens first. |
VIC | Yes | In VIC, all cats registered with a Victorian local council for the first time must be microchipped before registration, which is compulsory once the animal is 12 weeks of age. |
QLD | Yes | In QLD, all cats between 8 and 12 weeks of age must be implanted with a microchip, unless there is a reasonable excuse. |
SA | Yes | In SA, all cats must be microchipped before they are sold, before they reach 12 weeks of age, or within 28 days of an owner taking possession of the cat, whichever happens first. |
WA | Yes | In WA, all cats must be microchipped prior to transfer or sale and by 6 months of age. |
TAS | Yes | In TAS, all cats must be microchipped by 6 months of age. |
NT | No | N/A |
ACT | Yes | In ACT, all cats must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age or before being sold or given away, whichever happens first. |
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