As at January 2026
In Australia, commercial use of virtual fencing and herding is now allowed in all jurisdictions. In late 2025, governments in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Northern Territory announced new regulations to permit responsible virtual fencing and virtual herding systems of cattle, in accordance with robust animal welfare protections. This allows Australian farmers access to technology to increase farm productivity while caring for their animals. Halter actively engaged and consulted on these regulations, and continues to work closely with state and federal governments, animal welfare groups, farmers and industry to help farmers adopt high quality virtual fencing and herding technology.
Tasmania - Halter is available and serves approximately one third of the state’s dairy herd. Halter complies with the Tasmanian Animal Welfare Act 1993.
New South Wales - Halter is available, as at December 2025. The New South Wales Government passed new regulations to allow responsible virtual fencing and virtual herding providers to operate. Halter is rapidly growing and excited to serve beef and dairy farms.
Read the New South Wales Government’s press release - December 11, 2025
Victoria - Halter is preparing to be available very soon. In December 2025, the Victorian Government passed new regulations to allow responsible virtual fencing and herding providers to operate. Halter is currently awaiting the government licence required to operate, and is actively meeting with and signing up farmers keen to operate Halter on their farm.
Read the Victorian’s Government’s press release - December 10, 2025
South Australia - Halter is preparing to be available very soon. In December 2025, the South Australian Government passed new regulations to allow responsible virtual fencing and virtual herding providers to operate. Halter is currently awaiting the government permit required to operate and is actively meeting with and signing up farmers keen to operate Halter on their farm.
Read the South Australian Government’s press release - December 16, 2025
Western Australia - In 2022, Western Australia amended its animal welfare regulations to allow the commercial use of one virtual fencing technology provider. Halter is actively working with regulators to allow market access, and is optimistic Halter will be available to serve Western Australian farmers in 2026.
