Sheep & Goat EID 2026
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What is the proposed timeline for eID?
Governments and industry are working together towards a mandatory national traceability system using individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats. The key eID tagging dates for sheep and goats are as follows;
From 1 January 2025 (All states and territories)
- All sheep and farmed goats born on or after this date must be identified with an approved species-specific NLIS eID device before leaving their property of birth*.
- * WA within six-months of birth or before leaving their property of birth, whichever is earlier.
1 July 2026 (WA only)
- All sheep and farmed goats must be identified with an approved species-specific NLIS eID device before leaving a property, regardless of age.
1 January 2027 (All states and territories)
- All sheep and farmed goats must be identified with an approved species-specific NLIS eID device before leaving a property, regardless of age.
Further information on the national rollout can be found here: Sheep and goat eID National Implementation Plan and here Resource and Support Directory.
Latest Tag Manufacturer Lead times HERE
NLIS Guide: Choose the appropriate device.
Allflex (MSD)
Z Tag (Datamars)
Leader
Shearwell
Endurotag
Latest Brief Summary 2026
Western Australia
WA continuing at $0.60 discount for Orange tags and Yellow and Pink Leg Bands from 1st January 2026. See WAPIRD page here.
South Australia
SA from 1st July 2025 a $0.47 discount applies on White, Orange & Green tags. $4.00 on Yellow Leg bands. Runs until 30th June 2027 see: Funding and rebates for eID – PIRSA
New South Wales (ACT)
The NSW the $0.76 discount was extended to 31st December 2025 but is set to end as no notification of further extension. $4 million to extend Sheep and goat eID Tag Discount Program | NSW Government
Queensland (NT)
A second round of financial assistance, including point-of-sale discounts on sheep and goat eID devices, will be opened in 2026 but no date specified as yet. See Review delivers financial assistance for sheep and goat ID uptake – Ministerial Media Statement.
Tasmania
TAS, $1.00 per tag on White, Orange, Pink & Yellow. Also $4 per Yellow leg band. Discount runs until 30th June 2026. eID Tag Scheme Guidelines.pdf
Victoria
Victoria does not currently offer a subsidy for sheep eID tags; instead, levies collected from sheep and goat sales fund the state’s Sheep and Goat Compensation Fund.
Producers can purchase eID tags online or by phone from Agriculture Victoria.
Further information call 1300 813 500 or Livechat online
