Consultation closes 5pm, Sunday 15 January 2023.
The Brands Act 1915 is more than 100 years old and has not been amended in decades. The act does not reflect current trends and brands are no longer used for most biosecurity purposes.
The information system used to support brands and earmarks is in urgent need for replacement. By consulting now, DAF will be able to implement a new system by 2024.
There are two proposed options for brands:
DAF is also providing a choice about earmarking. There are three proposed options:
Livestock owners can continue to brand and earmark their animals regardless of the outcome of the consultation.
Full details of the consultation are contained in the Livestock Brands and Earmarks in Queensland: Regulatory Impact Statement and Supplement.
The livestock brands and earmarks consultation closed on 15 January 2023. The Queensland Government will consider feedback and develop detail of the option it chooses.
Consultation closes 5pm, Sunday 15 January 2023.
The Queensland Government will consider feedback and develop detail of the option it chooses.
The Queensland Government will propose legislation to Parliament. There will be an inquiry by a Parliamentary Committee before the legislation is debated.
DAF will implement the legislation once the new system is built.