Tag Rebate Scheme now open
The scheme will help owners of sheep and goats 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.
eID Tag Rebate Scheme Guidelines (PDF 101Kb)
eID Tag Talk (PDF 356Kb)
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.
Eligible tag types
Rebates are available on fully and conditionally accredited National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) Radio Frequency Identification Devices (RFID) ear tags and leg bands. The NLIS approved sheep and goat identification list is available on the Integrity Systems website.
Please Note: there are non-NLIS accredited RFID tags for sheep and goats in the market. These have not had the rigorous testing and accreditation of NLIS approved tags. Non-NLIS accredited devices are not eligible for rebates under this scheme.
Rebates apply on the following eligible eID devices over the listed periods:
Pink
| Post breeder
| 01/01/2024 - 03/04/2026
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Yellow
| Generic & 2021 year of birth breeder
| 01/01/2024 - 03/04/2026
|
Red
| 2022 year of birth breeder
| 01/02/2026 - 03/04/2026
|
Sky blue
| 2023 year of birth breeder
| 01/01/2024 - 30/06/2024
01/02/2026 - 03/04/2026
|
Black
| 2024 year of birth breeder
| 01/01/2024 - 30/06/2025
01/02/2026 - 03/04/2026
|
White
| 2025 year of birth breeder
| 01/11/2024 - 03/04/2026
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Orange
| 2026 year of birth breeder
| 01/11/2025 - 03/04/2026
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Light green
| 2027 year of birth breeder
| 01/02/2026 - 03/04/2026
|
Purple
| 2028 year of birth breeder
| 01/02/2026 - 03/04/2026
|
Buy rebated tags now
From 1 June 2024 eID tags will be rebated at point of sale.
To buy rebated tags:
Ordering and applying electronic devices
Animals must only be identified with one eID tag at a time. The device or tag should remain with the animal for life.
eID tags are species specific and can only be used on the type of livestock they are purchased for. The species is recorded against each identification number on the NLIS database.
Ordering Approved NLIS Electronic Devices for Sheep and Goats (PDF 807Kb)
See below a list of guides for applying eID devices.