RSPCA Australia is the federal body of the eight autonomous state and territory RSPCAs in Australia. RSPCA Australia establishes national policies and positions on animal welfare and liaises with government and industry on national animal welfare issues. 

There are eight state and territory Societies which are members of RSPCA Australia. They are: 

RSPCA ACT
RSPCA Darwin Regional Branch
RSPCA New South Wales
RSPCA Queensland
RSPCA South Australia
RSPCA Tasmania
RSPCA Victoria
RSPCA Western Australia

The National Council is made up from two representatives from each state and territory RSPCA. The current representatives to the council are: 

President Mrs Lynne Bradshaw (President, RSPCA WA)
Snr Vice President Mrs Sue Gage (President, RSPCA ACT)
Jnr Vice-President Dr Peter Wright (Vice-President, RSPCA NSW)
Council member Ms Eileen Thumpkin (President, RSPCA Qld)
Council member Ms Jane Walsh (President, RSPCA Darwin)
Council member Dr Hugh Wirth (President, RSPCA Vic)
Council member Mr Scott Whitters (President, RSPCA Tas)
Council member Prof Mary Barton (President, RSPCA SA)
Council member Mr Michael Linke (CEO, RSPCA ACT)
Council member Ms Jayne Porter (CEO, RSPCA Darwin)
Council member Mr Steve Coleman (CEO, RSPCA NSW)
Council member Mr Mark Townend (CEO, RSPCA Qld)
Council member Mr Steve Lawrie (CEO, RSPCA SA)
Council member Ms Maria Mercurio (CEO, RSPCA Vic)
Council member Mr Steve Vanstan (CEO, RSPCA WA)
Council member Dr Rick Butler (CEO, RSPCA Tas)