- The Crisafulli Government commitment to independently review Queensland's sheep and goat electronic identification delivered.
- Review recommends an additional round of financial assistance for producers in 2026.
- The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start and a plan for Queensland's future.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering a fresh start for Queensland with increased assistance for the State's sheep and goat industry to support the uptake mandatory electronic identification.
It's just one way the Crisafulli Government is delivering for a plan for Queensland's future and grow the value of primary industries production to $30 billion by 2030.
Following feedback received by industry, the Crisafulli Government made a commitment for an independent review into cost-sharing arrangements with Queensland's sheep and goat producers towards the cost of eID.
Mandatory individual electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats started in Queensland on 1 January 2025, as part of a national initiative.
The Crisafulli Government has not only listened, but delivered, with the review recommending a second round of financial assistance and ongoing industry engagement.
This is all aimed at enhancing early adoption and industry readiness for full implementation of sheep and goat eID by 1 January 2027.
A second round of financial assistance, including point-of-sale discounts on sheep and goat eID devices, will be opened in 2026
Additionally, from 2026, Queensland processors, saleyards and agriculture show sub chambers may also be eligible for a capped rebate of up to 50% of the cost of eligible items such as eID device readers.
Under the eID changes any sheep or goats born this year require an eID device before leaving their property and by January 2027 all sheep and goats must be fitted with the device before leaving their property.
Minister for Primary Industries Tony Perrett said the Crisafulli Government had not only listened but delivered, and stands committed to ensuring financial assistance is equitable, accessible and effective in supporting the industry's transition to mandatory eID.
"The Crisafulli Government has delivered on its commitment to review cost-sharing arrangements for Queensland's sheep and goat producers as they transition to eID," Minister Perrett said.
"Unlike the previous Labor Government we are committed to working with the primary industries sector to deliver tangible outcomes in consultation with industry, rather than dictating from Brisbane.
"The independent review by ACIL Allen found a high level of support for eID and its importance to livestock industry integrity, however, it also found opportunities for improvement to support industry readiness for full implementation by January 2027.
"Some of these opportunities for improvement include more face-to-face engagement to enhance early adoption and industry readiness, and a second round of financial assistance including point-of-sale discounts on eID devices.
"While we are delivering financial support for sheep and goat producers, there is much more to be done to deliver for Queensland's future, and we remain committed to delivering the fresh start we promised."
