Karate NSW is the only karate body registered and recognised by the Ministry of Sport and Recreation in the state of NSW. Karate NSW is a non-profit body consisting of affiliates from different Karate styles and organizations. It is affiliated with the World Karate Federation through membership of Karate Australia.
Karate Australia is the national governing body of karate in Australia recognised and endorsed by the federal government, the Australian Olympic Committee and the Australian Sports Commission. KA is a member of the World Karate Federation (WKF). The WKF is recognised by the International Olympic Committee as representing the sport of Karate.