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WA Electronic ID (eID) 2025 – Sheep & Goats

Timeline for eID Implementation (WA)

  1. Before January 1, 2025:
    Sheep and goats born before this date will only require an eID tag if departing a property or facility from July 1, 2026, onwards. They can use visual tags if departing before July 1, 2026.
  2. From January 1, 2025, Onward:
    Sheep and goats born after this date will require an eID tag when leaving the property or when they reach 6 months of age, whichever comes first.
  3. Starting July 1, 2025:
    Saleyards and abattoirs will begin scanning eID tagged sheep and goats.
    They can continue processing visual tags for stock born before January 1, 2025, until July 1, 2026.
  4. From July 1, 2026:
    All remaining properties or facilities receiving sheep or goats will be required to scan all eID tags.
    Visual tagging will no longer apply from this date.

For sheep and goats born before 1 January 2025:
Until 1 July 2026: Only a visual tag is required if they are departing a property or facility.

From 1 July 2026: eID will be required for all sheep and goats departing a property or facility. Visual tags will no longer be acceptable

For sheep and goats born from 1 January 2025 onward:
They must have an eID when leaving the property or when they reach 6 months of age, whichever comes first.

Saleyards and abattoirs:

From 1 July 2025: Must start scanning eID tagged sheep and goats.
Until 1 July 2026: Can still process visual tags for sheep and goats born before 1 January 2025.

For all remaining properties or facilities receiving sheep or goats:

From 1 July 2026: Must scan all eIDs. Visual tags will no longer be acceptable.

This phased approach ensures a smooth transition from visual tagging to electronic identification, aligning the requirements with the age and birth date of the animals.

eID Rebates (WA)

The WA Government has allocated a total of $25.6 million toward the implementation of the sheep and goat eID regime in WA.

Tag Incentive Payment (TIP) Scheme:

  • The TIP scheme provides discounted, accredited eID tags to Western Australian sheep and goat producers.
  • Initially piloted in March 2023, it offers reduced costs for eID tags.
  • Producers can continue purchasing discounted, accredited black eID tags in 2024 as part of the transition to the mandatory eID regime.

Discounted eIDs
Currently there are 5 manufacturers involved in the Tag Incentive Payment scheme, applying a $0.75 discount per eID.

 

eID Infrastructure Grants Program

  • The WA Government has announced a $3.52 million grants package to aid the sheep and goat industry in transitioning to the new national eID system.
  • The first round of grants, which has closed, is directed to saleyards, abattoirs, export depots, registered feedlots, and livestock agents to integrate eID technology and equipment into their business.
  • Grants cover the purchase of eID scanners, readers, wands, and essential eID tools and materials, as well as limited works to accommodate eID technologies.
  • A second round of competitive grants will be opened to other downstream operators from early 2024.

eID Infrastructure Grants Round 2 open

  • The WA Government announced a $3.52 million grants package to help the sheep and goat industry prepare for a smooth transition to the new national eID system.
  • A second round of competitive grants valued at $10,000 each, opened on 1 March and closed on 17 May 2024. The infrastructure grants were available to smaller, seasonal downstream market operators as well as community and grower groups.
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