Queensland Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Rebate
The Queensland Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Rebate Scheme provided sheep and goat producers and livestock agents a rebate of up to 50% on eligible hardware, such as electronic readers and NLIS-accredited eID devices.
The scheme closed to applications on 30 June 2025.
Program information
Individual eID for sheep and goats is being implemented in Queensland in a staged approach from 1 January 2025, as part of an agreed national initiative to enhance biosecurity and tracing in an emergency animal disease (EAD) outbreak or chemical residue incident.
The Queensland Sheep and Goat eID Assistance Package provided:
- A 50% rebate up to $1600 (per Property Identification Code (PIC) based in Queensland) to sheep and managed goat producers for eID readers and eID devices.
- A 50% rebate up to $1600 to Queensland livestock agents for eID readers.
Related information
Find out how to meet your obligations for mandatory sheep and goat electronic identification (eID) and why it is being introduced Approved devices list Information about the Queensland Sheep and Goat eID for saleyards and processors Guidelines - Queensland Sheep and Goat Electronic Identification Rebate (PDF, 183KB)Frequently asked questions
Yes, you are entitled to a decision review. See reviewing a decision for more information.
QRIDA will contact you via telephone, email, SMS or post. If you are concerned about whether the contact you have received is genuine, please contact QRIDA on 1800 623 946 and ask to speak with your Portfolio Manager.
QRIDA is committed to ensuring due administrative processes are undertaken with the decisioning of applications for Government assistance.
When making decisions on applications, as well as the internal review of a decision, QRIDA follows the QRIDA Decision-Making Policy and Procedure.
You can view this Policy and Procedure on the Reviewing a decision page.
