Due diligence requests for livestock property sales
If you're considering buying a pastoral property in the Northern Territory (NT), your solicitor or legal representative can request certain information from the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF).
This includes whether the property is subject to any notices, orders or restrictions around livestock diseases.
Information your lawyer can ask for
The department can provide information on:
- orders or notices issued under the Livestock Act 2008
- reports of notifiable diseases of livestock under the Act.
Departmental officers can't provide other information except under a subpoena or freedom of information request.
You should note that Australia, including the NT, was declared free of:
- bovine brucellosis in 1987 and
- tuberculosis in 1997.
How to apply
You can apply online or by email.
Online
You can apply online via the Territory Services website.
To apply by email you must fill in the due diligence request form and follow the steps below.
Due diligence request for pastoral property with livestock PDF (664.2 KB)
Due diligence request for pastoral property with livestock DOCX (62.4 KB)
Step 1. Email your completed form to poocert.ntg@nt.gov.au.
Step 2. Pay your fee by phone to Receiver of Territory Monies.
Step 3. Email receipt of payment to poocert.ntg@nt.gov.au.
For assistance, contact Darwin Veterinary Officer on 08 8999 2102.
Fees
A $51.48 fee applies to all due diligence requests for livestock property sales.
Disclaimer
The information is provided in good faith, but the department accepts no liability for any consequences that might arise from its use.
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