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Sheep and Goat eID Implementation Essential Equipment and Infrastructure Rebate (saleyards and processors)

Key dates

Applications close at 5 pm (ACST) on 30 June 2025.

The closing date to submit a needs analysis to PIRSA is 30 September 2024.

Rebate details

As part of the national transition to electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats, a rebate is available to assist saleyards and processors to set up the essential equipment and infrastructure required to scan. This enables them to meet regulatory obligations under the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) for recording and reporting individual sheep and farmed goat movements.

The rebate will apply to eligible purchases made on or after 8 June 2023.

Amounts

Eligible saleyards and processors can apply for a 75% rebate on the total cost of essential equipment (including hardware and software) and infrastructure, for the movement of sheep and farmed goats.

Quantity limits have been set based on the size of the eligible saleyard or processor operations.

Needs analysis

If an applicant requires equipment or infrastructure above or different from the quantity limits set out in the guidelines, the applicant must submit a needs analysis to PIRSA.GrantsEnquiries@sa.gov.au prior to submitting an application.

We recommend having the needs analysis assessed prior to purchasing additional infrastructure or equipment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the rebate, saleyards and processors must have an active South Australian saleyard or processor property identification code (PIC) and have an active NLIS database account.

Saleyards and processors must:

be a currently operating saleyard or processor that receives sheep or farmed goats for sale or processing
be based in South Australia
hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST
be a legal entity capable of entering into a funding agreement with the Minister
not have received funding from another South Australian or Australian Government program for the same activities
be installing the essential infrastructure and equipment at saleyards or processing facilities located in South Australia.

Equipment and infrastructure that is eligible for funding is outlined in the guidelines.

How to apply

Before applying, read the relevant guidelines and the terms and conditions:

Submitting an application does not guarantee approval of a rebate.

Supporting documents

Download and complete the acquittal form (PDF 696.2 KB).

You will need to provide with your application:

a list of the essential infrastructure and equipment (including hardware and software) that has been purchased
itemised purchase cost for each essential infrastructure and equipment
invoices and evidence of payment.

Any of the following will be accepted as evidence of payment:

a supplier statement or invoice showing a zero balance
a bank statement including account details showing payment of the invoice
bank lodgement receipt outlining payment details that correlate to the invoice – must include the payee details (account name or number), the invoice number or supplier name, the amount and the date.

Online application process

Open the rebate application form on the myPIRSA portal.
Login or register for myPIRSA.
Select 'Launch service' (blue button).
Click 'submit' (blue button).
Select 'Grant name' approved service (green and white button).
Provide all requested information.
Submit your application.

You will receive a receipt number on screen and via email after submitting the form .

Applications will be assessed by PIRSA in the order they are received, and outcomes will be advised in approximately 4 weeks if all of the required information has been provided.

Contact

For queries about completing your application:

PIRSA Grants Enquiries
Phone: 1800 931 314
Email: PIRSA.GrantsEnquiries@sa.gov.au

For queries about sheep and goat eID or rebate eligibility:

Email: EIDSheepandGoat@sa.gov.au

Page last reviewed: 18 Dec 2024