All cat and dog owners must identify their animals. Dogs must have a registration tag; cats must have identification in the form of collar and tag, tattoo or microchip or a combination of these.
NSW
Yes
The Companion Animals Act 1988 and the Companion Animals Regulation stipulate that companion animals have to be identified by way of microchip implantation. Section 6 of the Companion animals Regulation describes the type and placement of microchips.
NT
No
QLD
No
SA
No
But microchipping of dogs attracts a discount on dog registration fees
TAS
No
VIC
No
All dogs and cats sold or given away by a Domestic Animal Business must be microchipped. Any dog declared restricted or dangerous must also be microchipped. Domestic (Feral and Nuisance) Animals (DFNA) Act 1994.
