Land and Stock Return reminder

The Livestock Health and Pest Authorities are reminding landholders to lodge their Land and Stock Returns before next Tuesday 31 August.

With only one week until the due date, the LHPA is encouraging landholders to make the most of the option to lodge online at www.lhpa.org.au/landandstock.

Anyone with a computer and access to the internet can lodge their Land and Stock Return online in a few simple steps, using the Holding reference number and unique online password provided in the paper-based Land and Stock Return form.

It is important all ratepayers complete their Land and Stock Returns, as they provide valuable information to the LHPAs.

The property information in the Land and Stock Returns helps build a statewide biosecurity picture about agricultural usage and livestock numbers, which is invaluable in the event of an emergency disease outbreak.

All LHPA ratepayers are required to submit a Land and Stock Return, even if they do not have stock. Failure to lodge a Land and Stock Return will mean an animal health rate and meat industry levy will be automatically charged in next year’s rates.

To lodge your 2010 Land and Stock Return online, go to www.lhpa.org.au/landandstock. More information about lodging online, including frequently asked questions, can be found at this address.

For any queries or assistance in lodging your Land and Stock Return either online or by mail, please contact your local LHPA office.

Media contact: Suzie Robinson 6391 3720/ 0428 465 378