Lodging Land and Stock Returns now even easier
This year the Livestock Health and Pest Authorities are making it even easier for landholders to complete their annual Land and Stock Returns, with the introduction of an online lodgement option for 2010 returns.
With Land and Stock Return forms to begin hitting mailboxes from today, the LHPA are encouraging landholders to make the most of the option to lodge online at www.lhpa.org.au/landandstock.
South East LHPA general manager, Thomas Ross says that the online lodgement only requires a few simple steps to complete.
"The online form asks the same questions as the paper-based form and only takes a few minutes to complete – all you need is a computer and access to the internet," Mr Ross said.
"All LHPA ratepayers will receive a paper-based form which shows their Holding reference number and unique online password needed to login. Once logged in, you just fill in the form – it’s as simple as that."
Mr Ross says it is important all ratepayers complete their Land and Stock Returns, as they provide valuable information to the LHPAs.
"The property information you give us in the Land and Stock Return helps build a statewide biosecurity picture about agricultural usage and livestock numbers," Mr Ross said.
"Along with the stock identification and traceability systems we manage, this information is invaluable in the event of an emergency disease outbreak.
"We’d also like to remind all our ratepayers that they 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 you are automatically charged an animal health rate and meat industry levy in next year’s rates."
The due date for Land and Stock Returns this year is 31 August.
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.
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