Registration as Non-Farming Property Owner - Western Australia

Description

You will require this registration if you intend to operate a non-farming (supply chain) property where livestock is kept. A non-farming property is:

  • an abattoir
  • an export depot
  • a transit depot
  • a holding yard
  • a pound
  • a saleyard
  • a show ground.

Once your application has been processed, you will be issued with a registration certificate and a Property Identification Code (PIC) card. You will not be issued with a brand or earmark.

The PIC allows you to transfer stock to and from your premises on the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database as required. It will also be required to purchase NLIS tags and devices to use in identifying cattle, buffalo, sheep or goats that are not correctly identified when on your premises.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this registration you must:

  • submit an application in the approved form
  • pay the required fee
  • specify each non-farming property you intend to operate.

Please consult the Contact Officer for more information regarding eligibility requirements.

Duration

3 years.

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Task Type Business Structure Description
Apply Licence All

Please consult the Contact Officer for information on fees to be submitted.

Forms

Task Business Structure Resources
Apply All Application for Registration as a Non-Farming Property Operator - Please consult the Contact Officer for information on forms to be submitted.
Vary All Notification of Change of Address and Property Details - PDF (Opens in new window)

Act(s) name

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 WA

Regulation(s) name

Biosecurity and Agriculture Management (Identification and Movement of Stock and Apiaries) Regulations 2013 WA

Administering agency

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Agriculture and Food

Contact details

Contact Email, Phone and Address Details for this service in simple two column table format, header then data.

Brands Office

Agriculture and Food

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
Operating address: LOCKED BAG 4
Bentley DC, Western Australia 6983
Mailing address: 3 Baron-hay Court
South Perth, Western Australia 6151
Phone: 08 9368 3333
Fax: 08 9474 2405
Email: brands@agric.wa.gov.au
Website: Agriculture and Food (Opens in new window)