Badminton Australia is the national sports organisation for badminton in Australia. Badminton Australia is responsible for the management and development of badminton nationally in partnership with State/territory associations.

Badminton is the world's fastest racquet sport - speeds of over 421 kph have been clocked at shuttle impact. Any player of similar level, playing tennis or squash will realise they have to move faster and much more in badminton. Yet it can be played by people of all ages. In many countries children start playing badminton from as young as 5 years old.

The ACT Badminton Association (ACTBA) is the State Peak Organisation recognized by the ACT Government to represent all affiliated badminton clubs and association in the Australian Capital Territory - Canberra.