3 February 2025

Key items of discussion and outcomes included:

• Members provided feedback on the first month of eID implementation with key points raised by members:
  • Equipment installation delays
    • Some processors are experiencing delays in installation and hand held wands are being used as an interim measure.
    • Saleyards outlined some challenges including equipment supply and securing contractors.
    • PIRSA encouraged saleyards to update PIRSA regularly regarding installation progress and issues.
  • Essential equipment rebate (Producers)
    • Eligibility requirements exclude some producers and schools from applying.
    • PIRSA will scope an essential equipment rebate for schools.
  • Producer understanding of eID tagging requirements
    • A successful ‘Are ewe eID ready?’ campaign was delivered in the lead up to 1 January 2025.
    • Further communication is required to ensure producers understand their eID tagging requirements, and National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) reporting and recording obligations.
    • PIRSA will continue to deliver extension activities for producers to increase awareness and understanding. PIRSA will update key messages including in relation to tag retention.
  • Compliance
    • Members sought clarity from PIRSA on the compliance approach with specific questions relating to tagging requirements and scanning rates in SA.
    • PIRSA confirmed the expectation is for 100% tagging rate (as per previous requirements), and compliance includes a combination of education and enforcement with a range of tools available to PIRSA to enhance compliance.
    • Saleyards raised concerns about the additional time required to input non-readers or unread tags. PIRSA will reach out to Victoria to obtain insights.
  • Supporting full transition to eID by 1 January 2027
    • Members outlined education is an essential component to support producers and other areas of the supply chain. Key areas include:
      • tag requirements
      • producer responsibilities for property to property movements (P2P)
      • recording and reporting into the NLIS database.
    • Members outlined the importance of targeted extension for agents especially as they work closely with producers.
    • With increased challenges and pressures facing producers, members recommended extending the current eID Tag discount beyond 30 June 2025 to provide immediate relief for producers.
    • Members agreed that jurisdictions and industry need to continue to partner including in the areas of communications and ensuring consistent approach to adoption.

The next meeting of the Industry Advisory Committee is planned for March 2025.

Key items for discussion at the next meeting include saleyard readiness for 1 July 2025.