Property identification codes
Biosecurity entity registration and the property identification code (PIC) system work together for improved biosecurity.
Purpose of a PIC
Queensland livestock owners need PICs to:
- buy National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) devices
- access other national systems such as national vendor declarations or waybills
- report movements to the NLIS database.
The national PIC system allows animals to be traced throughout Australia if an animal disease outbreak or contamination incident occurs. PICs are a critical part of Australia's animal biosecurity.
How PICs are allocated
When you register as a biosecurity entity you will be allocated the PIC that is associated with the land where you keep your animals.
- You do not need to own the land on which your animals are kept.
- You do not need the landowner's permission to register as a biosecurity entity.
- PICs are not owned by the landowner.
- More than 1 biosecurity entity can be registered against a PIC.
Register as a biosecurity entity
Registering as a biosecurity entity via the biosecurity entity registration portal gives you a PIC and allows you to:
- download the Application for permanent NLIS devices form to submit with your NLIS tag order. Alternatively, tag application forms are available at Department of Primary Industries offices
- add or remove animals from a PIC
- remove a PIC from your registration
- add a new location to your registered biosecurity entity (RBE)—the PIC will stay with the land parcel
- make changes to who is associated with a PIC.
If you have purchased a property that already has a PIC, and you own or keep livestock on that property, then you will need to apply for registration as a biosecurity entity.
Help with the portal
- Read the biosecurity entity registration portal user guide.
- Contact Biosecurity Queensland online, by phone or in person.