Third-party integrators play a vital role in enabling the industry to meet NLIS requirements efficiently and effectively. The NLIS Database Uplift Project introduces a more robust and reliable platform, designed to improve data accuracy, simplify processes, and support seamless compliance with industry regulations.
This page provides everything you need to stay informed and prepared during this transition, including key dates, important updates, access to technical documentation and support resources. Our goal is to ensure you have the tools and guidance required to transition to the upgraded system.
Check back for the latest information or reach out to our support team for any questions or assistance.
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NLIS Uplift Key dates
A portal for third-party software providers that currently integrate with the NLIS has been released to enable these operators to commence integration work.
This foundational release will be made available to a small group of pilot users. This group of users will continue to operate in the original NLIS database but will also have the ability to test the functionality of the uplifted system.
The second and final release is the most substantial. It will deliver the majority of database functionality and will operate in parallel with the original NLIS database with data flowing between the two, as the diagram below shows.
Catch up below by reviewing the recording and the slides presented at the December 2024 meeting.
NLIS Uplift Integrators Webinar - December 2024
Webinar slides
Developer Portal
The ISC Developer Portal, launched on February 3 2025, provides a centralised resource for third-party integrators to access technical documentation and support for the NLIS Uplift API services. The portal streamlines the integration process by offering comprehensive API documentation, including key resources such as OpenAPI specifications, mock endpoints, and clear examples to help developers understand and implement the uplifted NLIS services.
As the NLIS Uplift progresses, the documentation will continue to be expanded and enhanced to support additional APIs as they are designed and rolled out, ensuring integrators have ongoing access to up-to-date information.
Access to the Developer Portal must be approved by ISC. To register for your access, head to the Developer Portal login page, click to ‘Sign Up’ and complete your registration form. You will need to agree to the NLIS Uplift Developer Portal and Testing Environment Terms Of Use to complete your registration request.
Once your registration has been submitted, you will be notified by email once it has been approved.
If you have any questions or encounter any issues with the new ISC Developer Portal enquiries can be made directly with ISC Integration Analyst, Peter Quigley pquigley@integritysystems.com.au - 0294639246
Integrator Support
Integrity Systems Company (ISC) is the recipient of a $3.9m (excl. GST) grant from the Australian Government to support existing software integrators transition to the uplifted National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database.
The NLIS Database Uplift Transition Support grant is being administered by Integrity Systems Company and is designed to help offset the costs of moving from the original API system to the new API version which will support the uplifted NLIS database.
Applications have now closed.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible to apply, the third-party integrator must:
Applicants will not be eligible for consideration if:
Eligible Sectors
To be eligible for this funding, the third-party integrator needs to be connected to the current NLIS through an API.
Existing NLIS API integrators in the following sectors are eligible to apply:
What can the funding be used for?
The funding available is to be used for supporting the development costs of current third-party NLIS Integrators to transition to the new NLIS Uplift API services. Full details of the technical changes of the new API can be found on the ISC Developer Portal.
Additional support funding will be available for tag and device manufacturers and software providers for feedlots, saleyards and processors (details below). These support costs can be used to fund project management, communications, and training.
Each integrator is responsible for communications, training and technical support to their client base.
Relevant documentation for consideration during application
The Terms and Conditions of the agreement documents are non-negotiable.
NLIS Database Uplift Integrator Transition Grant support Key Dates
Early February 2025 – Developer Portal key information, including API definitions, and access link sent to all third-party integrators that currently access the NLIS
12 February 2025 – Applications open; communications distributed about the grant and information for potential applicants to explain application process and other details
19 March 2025 – Applications close
April 2025 – Applicants notified of outcome; funding agreements made available for signing
Contact details
NLIS Database Uplift Integrator Transition Grant support: Renelle Jeffrey, rjeffrey@integritysystems.com.au
NLIS Database Uplift Third-Party Integrator technical support: Peter Quigley, pquigley@integritysystems.com.au
NLIS Database Uplift Project team: nlisuplift@integritysystems.com.au
Funding will be available to offset some of the costs of transition from the original NLIS API to the new system. Any questions relating to funding availability for NLIS API upgrades, feel free to contact ISC Program Manager Digital Adoption – rjeffrey@integritysystems.com.au
A significant project is currently underway to uplift the NLIS database and as part of that project existing APIs will become obsolete. To continue to service your clients, it is recommended that you upgrade to the API which will service the uplifted NLIS. Any questions relating to technical aspects of NLIS Integration, feel free to contact ISC Integration Analyst – pquigley@integritysystems.com.au
Yes. ISC is administering a $3.9 million (ex GST) Commonwealth grant to help support existing NLIS third-party API integrators and State Departments of Agriculture transition to the uplifted NLIS.
Third-party integrators interested in applying for funding support will need to complete an application form. Applications are expected to open in mid February 2025. Interested applicants will be asked to share information about their business and demonstrate their experience serving the red meat industry, technical capabilities, and risk management.
The funding is to be used to offset some of the costs of transitioning from the current NLIS API to the Uplifted version. Funding can be used for technical developments, project management and communications to clients.
In consultation with the Commonwealth, ISC has developed a funding framework to distribute grant funds to current NLIS integrators. To do this ISC will engage a Review Panel to assess all applications and make funding decisions. An independent Review Panel chair will oversee the Review Panel.
A set of funding principles has been endorsed by the Commonwealth to determine funding allocations. Funding allocations are based on the level of technical change required to transition to the new API, as well as research and analysis of current API usage.
No. The grant funding is only available to third-party integrators that have an existing API connection to the NLIS.
At this stage there is only one funding round available.
No. The grant is designed to help support and offset some of the costs of transitioning to the new API. It will not cover all the development costs of transitioning to the uplifted NLIS.
Applications will be open on the 12th of February 2025 and close on the 19th of March 2025.
Yes. There is funding available to support State and Territory governments' transition to the uplifted NLIS. The specific arrangements for this will be discussed directly with the relevant department.
NLIS Uplift API documentation will be released into the NLIS Uplift Developer Portal progressively throughout 2025. The first documentation is expected to be available late January 2025
A shared cost approach to upgrades is being used to ensure commercial and industry benefits can continue to be realised from NLIS. To meet the grant requirements, it is expected that third-party integrators contribute at least 20% of the grant funds allocated to their business. To demonstrate the 20% contribution, third-party integrators will need to provide a financial statement at the conclusion of the project as detailed in the project agreement between successful Integrator applicants and ISC.
To be eligible to receive funding, third-party integrator must:
Furthermore, applicants will not be eligible for consideration if:
The NLIS API uplift features will be rolled out progressively and communicated to all integrators. The specific changes affecting your integration will depend on which APIs you currently use. Rather than receiving all new functionality in a single update, features will be introduced in phases, with clear communication provided before each release. This means you may need to implement multiple updates over time, but only for the APIs relevant to your integration.
Only Integrators that use the existing NLIS API solely for biosecurity and traceability purposes are eligible to apply. Please contact ISC if you would like to discuss your eligibility.
Third-party integrators that have an existing API connection to the current NLIS and use this for traceability and biosecurity purposes can apply. This can include tag and device manufacturers, software providers for processors, feedlots, saleyards, and on-farm management program providers.
No, integrators must apply based on the sector they predominately support. This is to ensure that all Integrators connected to NLIS have an opportunity to apply and be supported.
Third party industry integrators include software developers that support tag and device manufacturers, processors, feedlots, saleyards, livestock agents and on-farm management program providers with an existing NLIS API connections.
No, a myMLA account is not required. However, developers will be required to provide some basic details before gaining access to the Developer Portal
As part of the Uplifted NLIS, all NLIS users must have valid myMLA credentials. A single myMLA account can be linked to one or more NLIS accounts, allowing the user to switch between multiple accounts under a single authenticated session.
The creation and linking of NLIS account to myMLA accounts can happen now. More information is available on the ISC website here.
Information on how to create a myMLA account and link NLIS accounts is available on the ISC website here.
For email or phone support, contact ISC Customer Service.
Email: info@integritysystems.com.au
Phone: 1800 683 111 (8am-7pm AEST Monday - Friday; 9am-5pm AEST Saturdays - Sundays)
Once ISC is satisfied that all features of current NLIS are available in the Uplifted NLIS, all legacy APIs (including NLIS Connect) will no longer be available. ISC will ensure all integrators are kept informed of these changes well ahead of any deprecation.
Up to $20,000 in support costs is available for project management, training, and communications for eligible integrators. NLIS Integrators specific for supply chain traceability i.e. software developers of processors, saleyards and feedlots will be eligible for up to $20,000, and up to $5,000 of support costs is available for tag and device manufacturers.
These stakeholder groups have been identified as NLIS Integrators that are critical to ongoing livestock traceability and solely serve the red meat supply chain sector for traceability purposes (based on the volume of NLIS tags transacting through their business).