Rebates for purchasing and installing eID tagging systems

Overview

Industry and government have agreed to transition towards mandatory electronic identification (eID) for sheep and farmed goats nation-wide.

Primary producers, processors, saleyards (including local government saleyards) and stock and station agents may be eligible for a rebate which will supplement the cost of purchasing and installing eID tagging systems.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must:

• have an Australian business number (ABN)
• operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company
• agree to attend mandatory training and complete an annual assessment up to 1 January 2027 for all staff required to support traceability within your business
• agree to return a survey or complete a face-to-face interview specific to the implementation of eID infrastructure annually up to 1 January 2027.

Further eligibility requirements will depend on whether you are applying as a primary producer, processor, saleyard or stock and station agent.