E-invoicing in Australia
Australia mandates only B2G e‑invoicing using the Peppol framework. B2B remains voluntary, with no current plans for mandate. There is no real-time fiscal reporting or clearance model for commercial invoices.
- Overall mandate status
- Mandatory
- Tax authority
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
- Last updated
- 11 Feb 2026Taken from government sites
Requirements at a glance
Country overview
Australia mandates only B2G e‑invoicing using the Peppol framework. B2B remains voluntary, with no current plans for mandate. There is no real-time fiscal reporting or clearance model for commercial invoices.
Legal basis
- Legislation
- Commonwealth Procurement Rules; Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) Peppol mandate; ATO operational guidance.
- Authority
- Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
Requirements by transaction type
Key dates and implementation phases
Only dates from the country data are shown. Each milestone is labelled Confirmed, Proposed, or Pending confirmation.
Technical requirements
Latest updates for Australia
All updates
11 of 11 updates
Australia and New Zealand Publish November 2024 Peppol Updates
Australia and New Zealand publish A-NZ v1.0.12 and PINT A-NZ v1.1.0 updates, aligning with BIS Billing 3.0.18 and introducing new compliance and identifier rules effective March 2025.
- B2G
Australia Mandates E-Invoicing by Default for Commonwealth Entities
Australia mandates e-invoicing by default for non-corporate Commonwealth entities, targeting 30% adoption by July 2026 and full automation by December 2026.
Australia Allocates Funding to Strengthen E-Invoicing Security
Australia allocates AUD 23.3 million in the 2024–25 Budget to strengthen secure e-invoicing infrastructure, supporting ATO and expanding anti-scam protections for businesses.
Australia and New Zealand Confirm Updated Timetable for PINT A-NZ Migration
Australia and New Zealand confirm updated PINT A-NZ migration timeline, mandating invoices and credit notes from November 2024 and fully phasing out legacy specifications by May 2025.
Australia and New Zealand Announce PINT A-NZ Migration Plan
Australia and New Zealand confirm migration to PINT A-NZ, replacing ANZ Peppol BIS 3.0 and making PINT the mandatory specification by April 2025.
Newcastle Launches New E-Invoicing Hub for Hunter Region Businesses
Newcastle launches a new e-Invoicing Hub to support Hunter region businesses, boosting productivity, reducing fraud, and accelerating digital adoption in New South Wales.
- B2B
Australia Sets Sights on Peppol for B2B E-Invoice Exchange
Australia explores adopting Peppol for B2B e-invoicing through a proposed Business eInvoicing Right (BER), giving businesses the legal right to request structured electronic invoices.
- B2G
New South Wales Accelerates E-Invoicing Adoption Ahead of National Mandate
New South Wales mandates e-invoicing for public sector transactions up to AUD 1 million from January 2022, accelerating adoption ahead of Australia’s national rollout.
- B2G
Australia Allocates Additional $15.3 Million to Boost E-Invoicing Adoption
Australia commits an additional $15.3 million to accelerate e-invoicing adoption, supporting Treasury and ATO initiatives ahead of mandatory Commonwealth agency implementation.
- B2B
Australia Takes First Steps Toward National B2B E-Invoicing Mandate
Australia explores options for a national B2B e-invoicing mandate following the 2022 government agency requirement, with consultation on phased, large-business, or voluntary Peppol adoption models.
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