Rebates for TAS sheep and goat farmers
eID Tag Rebate Scheme TAS
Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026 Tue 30 Jun 2026
Applications close 30 June 2026, or when funding is fully expended, whichever occurs first.
What do you get?
Rebates to purchase eID device tags.
Who is this for?
TAS sheep and goat farmers.
Overview
The Support Scheme will assist owners of sheep and goats to transition from the current visual device and mob-based approach to individual electronic tagging of sheep and goats, by providing a rebate on purchased tags.
Available rebates:
- a $1 rebate per tag on retail price (GST exclusive) of eligible eID device ear tags
- a $4 rebate per tag on retail price (GST exclusive) of eligible eID device goat leg bands, where ear tags are not suitable for particular goat breeds.
Check if you can apply
To be eligible for a rebate, you must:
- have an active Property Identification Code (PIC)
- be authorised by the department to order and use National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) sheep and goat permanent identifier devices on a PIC
- own or manage sheep or goats
- agree to only purchase eligible devices that are reasonably required to tag your stock in accordance with the year of birth colour scheme or to manage post breeder or yellow colour breeder management requirements in the current year (no stockpiling of tags is to occur)
- agree to comply with your legislative obligations to make record movements to the (NLIS).
Apply now
Apply for the eID Tag Rebate Scheme TAS
Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
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