Livestock duty resumes on 1 October 2026
The Victorian Government’s temporary pause on livestock duty ends on 30 September 2026.
Published on 16 September 2026From 1 October 2026, livestock duty applies to cattle, sheep, goats and pigs.
Approved agents, vendors and owner’s agents should prepare for the resumption of livestock duty on sales made from 1 October 2026.
Approved agents must resume collecting duty from customers on sales from 1 October 2026. You must lodge and pay your October 2026 return by 21 November 2026.
Vendors who sell their own livestock and owner’s agents must lodge a statement and pay duty on sales made in October 2026 by 21 November 2026.
You do not need to pay duty for sales made from 1 October 2025 up to 30 September 2026.
Our website has more information about livestock duty.
For questions about Agriculture Victoria livestock identification and movement requirements, contact the national livestock identification system (NLIS) helpline on 1800 678 779.