Bobby Calf Tag Reimbursement

This is a preview of the Bobby Calf Tag Reimbursement Application Form form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.

Form Navigation

 
 

First Page

* indicates a required field.

Section A

Applications must be received before 5pm AEST on 31 December 2025. Late applications cannot be accepted as the SmartyGrants portal closes at this time. Before completing this application form, please read the program Support Scheme guidelines provided. These guidelines contain the background to the reimbursement, including the eligibility criteria and other important information that will inform this online application.   

Reimbursements only apply for bobby calves slaughtered at TQM between 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

If you have any questions in regard to these eligibility criteria, please don't hesitate to make contact during business hours either by phone: 0447 391 282 or via email nlis.tas@nre.tas.gov.au. Applications will not be assessed unless they are complete with all requested information.

Please Note: SmartyGrants may time out after 20 minutes of inactivity and to prevent loss of information, we recommend that you save your application form frequently. If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below:

Section B: Applicant Details

Response required.
if applicable
Address Line 1, Suburb/Town, State/Province, Postcode, and Country are required. 
Must be an Australian phone number. 
Must be an email address. 
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 
Are you completing this grant application on behalf of someone else? * Required

Section B: Representative or Authorised Person Details (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Are you completing this grant application on behalf of someone else?" on page 1

To complete this section you will need to upload either: 

  • an original letter of authority on company letterhead; or
  • a completed and signed statutory declaration
Response required.
Address Line 1, Suburb/Town, State/Province, Postcode, and Country are required. 
Must be an Australian phone number. 
Must be an email address. 
Attach a file: Select stored file
    Must be a PDF

    Section C: Eligibility

    Must be 8 characters long. All livestock owners must have a PIC.
    Which best describes your capacity on the PIC? * Required
    Are you authorised by the Department to order and use NLIS cattle permanent identifier devices? * Required
    National Livestock Identification System
    Have you sent bobby calves to slaughter at Tasmanian Quality Meats (TQM)? * Required
    Only calves sent to slaughter at TQM from 1 January 2025 to December 31 2025 are eligible for reimbursement.
    Do you agree to comply with your legislative requirements? * Required
    Biosecurity (Livestock Traceability) Regulations 2024

    Section D: Consignment of Bobby Calves

    Consignment numberDate sent to TQMNumber of calves sent
    Must be a date. 
     * Required
     * Required
     * Required

    Section E: Funding, Invoice and Payment

    Are you claiming a reimbursement greater than $10,000? * Required
    You will need to generate an tax invoice to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania if this application is for a reimbursement of more than $10,000.
    What is the total financial support you are requesting in this application?
    Must be a valid Australian bank account format. 

    Section E: Funding, Invoice and Payment (Not Applicable)

    This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Are you claiming a reimbursement greater than $10,000?" on page 1

    Attach a file: Select stored file
      Invoice to the Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania to the value of the reimbursement you are applying for.

      Section F: Certification

      I/we certify that, to the best of my/our knowledge, the statements made within this application are true and correct. I/we  understand that if approved for the reimbursement, I/we will comply with the grant guidelines. 

      I agree * Required
      Response required.