Dear Members,

It has recently come to the attention of the VRPB that on 7 February 2024, the Victorian Government gazetted exemptions under the Livestock Disease Control Regulation 2017. These exemptions, while not yet reflected in the authorised versions of the Livestock Disease Control Act 1994 or Livestock Disease Control Regulation 2017 (as amended on 1 October 2024), do encompass individuals who keep more than 50 pigeons, as part of the livestock definition of poultry. 🔗 VRPB Organisational Member Communication

Following a thorough review, the VRPB, at its meeting held on Tuesday 12 August 2025, confirmed that—based on this information—it is recommended that all pigeon fanciers involved in the sport through an affiliated organisation, and who keep 50 or more pigeons, proceed with registration for a 🔗 Property Identification Code (PIC).

This guidance was received and formally accepted at the WPF Board of Management meeting on Tuesday 2 September 2025.

As a result, the WPF now confirms that all members who keep more than 50 pigeons are required to register for a PIC.

Registration can be completed online via the following link:

🔗 Online PIC registration Form  Organisation name to be “Western Pigeon Federation of Victoria Inc.”

Alternatively, members may download and complete either the PDF or Word version of the application form and return it to Agriculture Victoria:

🔗 PDF – Application-update-for-a-poultry-property-identification-code

🔗More information on Property Identification Codes

Your cooperation in ensuring compliance with these regulations is greatly appreciated.

Once you register you will recieve a “PIC” letter similar to the one inthe following 🔗 PC-example.

Reference documents.

1. Victorian Government Gazette, No. S 36 Wednesday 7 February 2024, By Authority of Victorian Government Printer, Livestock Disease Control Act 1994, EXEMPTION ORDER UNDER SECTION 6(3A)
   1. Draft Orders submitted to the Governor in Council by the Honourable the Minister for Agriculture
2. Authorised Version No. 007, Livestock Disease Control Regulations 2017, S.R. No. 57/2017, Authorised Version incorporating amendments as at 1 October 2024.
3. Authorised Version No. 085, Livestock Disease Control Act 1994, No. 115 of 1994, Authorised Version incorporating amendments as at 1 October 2024.