As part of the implementation of eID of sheep and goats in New South Wales and to support the purchase of eID equipment, the NSW Government is implementing the Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program for Producers and Livestock Agents.

The intended recipients of rebates under the program are sheep and goat producers and licenced stock and station agents in NSW, that did not receive funding through the initial NSW Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Scheme.

The following items are eligible and ineligible under the Program:

Eligible Items:

• NEW eID handheld readers (i.e stick or wand readers)

Ineligible Items:

• Second-hand/used equipment
• eID panel readers (including antennas and reader boxes)
• Indicators or other hardware
• eID devices (e.g ear tags and leg bands)
• eID wand reader extensions
• eID software subscriptions

To be eligible for a rebate, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements:

• have not received funding under a previous NSW Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
• be one of the following:
  • a company incorporated in Australia
  • a partnership
  • a sole trader
  • trustee
  • have a bank account with an Australian financial institution

In addition;

For producers:

• have a NSW Property Identification Code (PIC)
• have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• are a trading entity with tax returns or financial statements or an Annual Stock and Land Return (from 2024 or later) showing your business is actively involved in the sheep and goat sector.

For Stock and Station Agents:

• have a valid and current NSW Stock and Station Agents Licence Number

(A Licenced Stock and Station Agency who have previously purchased eligible items on behalf of employees under a single company ABN, may apply on behalf of employees of the business who hold their own separate Stock and Station Agent Licence, up to the maximum amount available, for each eligible employee.)

• Email: sheepgoateid@dpird.nsw.gov.au