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

Colours Standards Oct 2026

Colours & Standards Report – October 2026 There are a number of matters currently being considered by the ANBC Colours ...

BSSA Auction 20 2026

BSSA Auction 20 2026 | Budgerigar Society of South Australia BSSA Auction 20 for 2026 is now underway, bringing another ...

The Year The Nationals Went Global

Seed of Nostalgia: Canberra 2011 – The Year the Nationals Went Global There are some Australian National Budgerigar Championships remembered ...

Broekhoff Schrijver Partnership 2026

Visit to the Broekhoff-Schrijver Partnership Quality and Passion in Schalkhaar, Netherlands Text and photos: Peter van Amelsvoort, Raalte (NL) Source: ...

Larry Ann Dagg NZ 2026

Larry & Ann Dagg: Our Budgerigar Journey from Pet Birds to the Show Bench Like many people in the budgerigar ...

NQBZ Report Oct 2026

October Gazette Article 2026 – NQBZ The month of September kept breeders very busy, tending to their cabinets and starting ...

WBO Report Oct 2026

World Budgerigar Organisation Update – October 2026 The World Budgerigar Organisation (WBO) has several important matters progressing during the second ...

BSNSW Report Oct 2026

BSNSW President’s Report The BSNSW held its AGM earlier this month, and we had a good roll up of Office ...

Kathy Manton, Budgerigar Society of NSW, BSNSW

Presidents Report Oct 2026

As everyone is no doubt now aware, States and Zones supported the motion from South Queensland to establish and implement ...

Vitamin A and D Deficiency

The Impact of Vitamin A & Vitamin D Deficiency on the Health & Reproductive Success of Exhibition Budgerigars PRIMARY VERSUS ...

BCV Report Oct 2026

BCV October Report 2026 With September now been and gone, we are well into the onset of some lovely spring ...

BCSA Report Oct 2026

South Australia – September 2026 September has been a busy month for the Budgerigar Council of South Australia and its ...

Judges Coordinator Report Oct 2026

The Reward of Judging For those considering becoming a Judge, I encourage you to give it a go. Judging is ...

Inos

INO – Lutino and Albino Ino is the name given to a gene in Budgerigars that masks the underlying colour of ...

WABC Report Oct 2026

Western Australia – Growing Momentum as the 2026 Season Continues Spring has arrived in Western Australia, and with it comes ...

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