Livestock Transport Industry Transition Round 2

This program provides assistance for sheep producers and associated supply chain entities that have been affected by the cessation of live sheep exports by sea from 1 May 2028.
Open
Closes in 22 days

Closing date: Monday 13 July 2026 Mon 13 Jul 2026

What do you get?

Funding of up to $40,000 (GST exclusive) over both rounds 1 and 2, per eligible applicant is available.

Who is this for?

Sheep producers and associated supply chain entities.

Overview

This program provides support for livestock transport businesses, including those who have made investments in transportation of sheep and the delivery of essential export related goods such as feed, bedding, water systems, veterinary supplies and handling equipment specifically for the live sheep export by sea trade, to transition to other transport-related activities which may require further investment.

Funding may be used for:

  • a range of planning and technical advice
  • training activities
  • retrofitting or upgrading existing sheep livestock trailers, trucks or equipment
  • acquisition of specialised transport trailers
  • improving on-depot infrastructure or systems
  • enhancing digital, traceability and compliance technologies and systems
  • safety improvements.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, you must:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN)
  • be registered for the purposes of goods and services tax (GST)
  • be a resident of Australia for operational and tax purposes
  • have an account with an Australian financial institution
  • be a legal entity.

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