Dogs in Tasmania, Australia: rules, tax and travel
In Tasmania dogs must be microchipped and registered with the council by 6 months of age, and cats must be microchipped and desexed from 4 months.
Dog registration and fees are run by Tasmania's councils, while cat microchipping and desexing are set by the state Cat Management Act.
The national rules for Australia apply here too. National rules
Breed rules
No breed-specific rule found.
Registration and microchip
Dogs must be registered with the local council by 6 months of age and renewed yearly; a collar tag is issued. Hobart 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027: unsterilised dog $146, sterilised $63, pensioner $75 or $32, guard dog $350, dangerous or restricted $1,250.[1]
typical 146 AUD, 32 to 350 AUD a year
Most dogs must be microchipped by 6 months of age. Exemptions apply to working dogs and where a vet certifies harm.[2]
Other rules
Desexing of dogs is not legally required, except for dangerous and restricted dogs, which must be desexed at the owner's expense.[2]
Owners must tell the council in writing within 14 days of an address change, ownership change or the dog's death or loss.[2]
Not confirmed yet: Dog tax, Licence or owner test, Liability insurance, Leash and muzzle. We only show what an official or named source states.
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