Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC)

The Australian National Budgerigar Council (ANBC) stands as the premier organisation overseeing the breeding, exhibition, and overall promotion of budgerigars in Australia. As the authoritative body in the field, the ANBC unites enthusiasts, breeders, and clubs through the States and Zones. It fosters a thriving community dedicated to the welfare and enhancement of these vibrant birds. The council establishes rigorous standards for breeding and exhibition, ensuring the highest quality and uniformity in budgerigar shows and competitions. Through education, research, and advocacy, the ANBC plays a pivotal role in advancing knowledge, best practices, and the appreciation of budgerigars. It solidifies its position as the peak body for the Australian budgerigar community.

More About the ANBC & It’s Functions

The ANBC is an incorporated body under the laws of the Australian Capital Territory. Its membership comprises seven-(7) state or zone-based budgerigar organisations. The ANBC’s primary function is to annually hold the Trill™ Expert ANBC National Titles. Additionally, it facilitates and coordinates policies for adoption of its member organisations. It enables its member bodies to coordinate cooperative actions on matters on which such bodies agree. This includes show rules, judging and standard, and policies which are of common interest to its member bodies. The ANBC also represents Australian Budgerigar breeders’ interests at international bodies concerning Budgerigars or matters pertaining to international trade in birds, welfare and wellbeing.

Welcome to the Australian National Budgerigar Council!

Budgies – Latest News

BCV Report August 2026

BCV August Report 2026 It can sometimes be difficult to find topics to report on during the colder winter months ...

SQBBA August Report 2026

Brisbane & Northern Suburbs Budgerigar Society is hosting their Annual Show on Sunday August 23 at the Tom Petrie Room ...

Alan Baxter 2026

As a young boy I developed an interest in budgerigars, particularly the remarkable range of colours and varieties. I wasn't ...

NQBZ Report August 2026

NQBZ August Gazette 2026 The month of July has kept breeders in the far north quiet as everyone is focused ...

BSNSW August Report 2026

BSNSW President’s Report Things are somewhat quiet here in NSW post the Nationals, but July 12th saw the BSNSW’s newly ...

Kathy Manton, Budgerigar Society of NSW, BSNSW

ANBC Presidents Report August 2026

ANBC President’s Report Whilst the ANBC unites enthusiasts, breeders, and clubs through the States and Zones it was great to ...

BCT August Report 2026

BCT August Report 2026 July has been a quiet month for members in Tasmania. With plenty of snow across the ...

WABC August Report 2026

July a Busy Month for Western Australian Budgerigar Clubs July proved to be another busy and rewarding month for budgerigar ...

Dianne Pinney Auction 2026

Dianne Pinney Auction 2026 The Dianne Pinney Auction 2026 is now underway. It offers budgerigar enthusiasts an excellent opportunity to ...

BCSA Auction 2026

BCSA Auction 2026 The BCSA Auction 2026 is hosted by the Budgerigar Council of South Australia. To that end, it ...

BSSA Auction 15 2026

BSSA Auction 15 for 2026 – Buy It Now Budgerigars Available BSSA Auction 15 for 2026 is now underway. It ...

BNSBS Auction July 2026

The BNSBS July Auction 2026 is set to provide budgerigar breeders across Australia with another opportunity to purchase quality birds ...

Vince Ieria Auction 2026

The Vince Ieria Auction 2026 is now underway. It offers budgerigar enthusiasts the opportunity to purchase quality birds from an ...

Newcastle Auction 2026

The Newcastle Auction 2026 will bring together an outstanding selection of exhibition budgerigars from leading breeders across Australia. Hosted by ...

BSSA Auction 14 2026

BSSA Auction 14 2026 BSSA Auction 14 for 2026 is now underway, offering budgerigar enthusiasts another opportunity to purchase quality ...

YouTube Link to Live Feed for National Titles

Use the link below to visit the ANBC National Show YouTube page. By subscribing, you will receive notifications when the ANBC goes live for the Show and other events.

Australian National Budgerigar Championship Show – YouTube