Virtual Stock Fencing

Virtual Stock Fencing

In reply to the Hon. MARK LATHAM (6 August 2025).

The Hon. TARA MORIARTY (Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales)—The Minister provided the following response:

I am advised:

I have met with two of the three electric fence providers in Australia. The department has met with the other. I am also advised that the below have attended a consultation session on virtual fencing:

Vence (MSD Animal Health)

NSW Famers

Australian Diary Farmers

EastAUSMilk

Animal Welfare Advisory Council

RSPCANSW

NSW Animal Welfare League

Australian Veterinary Association

Local Land Services

Queensland Government representatives

South Australian Government representatives

Victorian Government representatives

Tasmanian Government representatives

I announced the Government's intention to legalise virtual fencing on 30 April 2025 with member for Orange, Phil Donato, MP.