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Australia e-Invoicing
Updated 30 August 2025
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Australia uses the decentralised Peppol network with the PINT A-NZ format. B2B e-invoicing is voluntary, with the proposed Business eInvoicing Right not progressed, while government agencies must receive eInvoices via Peppol under a phased rollout since July 2022. A 30% eInvoicing target applies from July 2026.
Australia e-Invoicing Overview
B2B
voluntary
since 1 July 2019B2B e-invoicing is voluntary. Businesses are encouraged to adopt Peppol and many can send and receive eInvoices, but there is no B2B mandate; the proposed Business eInvoicing Right (BER) was not progressed.
B2G
phased
since 1 July 2022Government agencies must receive eInvoices via Peppol network; phased rollout with staged targets.
B2C
none
No nationwide B2C e-invoice mandate; Peppol adoption covers business-to-business and government exchanges.
Next deadline31 December 2026 · Automated eInvoicing processing target
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Implementation Timeline(9 events)
Key mandate dates. Select a date for detail, or show all updates below.
Australia adopts Peppol framework
1 December 2019
National
Peppol used as the common e-invoicing standard (ATO as Peppol Authority).
Government agencies must be able to receive eInvoices
1 July 2022
B2G
Initial mandate for government acceptance of Peppol eInvoices.
Peppol v3.0.18 specifications mandatory
17 February 2025
Technical update
All changes relating to the v3.0.18 release and validation documents become mandatory.
A-NZ Invoice and PINT A-NZ v1.1.0 effective
10 March 2025
Format standardisation
A-NZ Invoice specifications v1.0.12 and PINT A-NZ v1.1.0 become effective for enhanced standardisation.
PINT A-NZ becomes new standard
15 May 2025
Technical migration
Peppol PINT A-NZ becomes the new standard for all B2G and B2B e-invoices; A-NZ BIS Billing 3.0 deprecated (25 May 2025).
Expanded government targets and Tasmanian adoption
1 July 2025
B2G expansion
Expanded government adoption targets; Tasmanian Government introduces eInvoicing across agencies. Over 400,000 businesses now on the Peppol network.
PINT A-NZ v1.1.2 released
21 November 2025
Technical update
OpenPeppol publishes the PINT A-NZ Billing and Self-Billing specification v1.1.2, the current published version.
NCE 30% eInvoicing target
1 July 2026
Government efficiency
Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities (NCEs) to receive at least 30% of invoices via Peppol.
Automated eInvoicing processing target
31 December 2026
Process automation
Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities to enable automated sending and processing of eInvoices by December 2026.
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Compliance Regime
CTC Model
Decentralised (Peppol)
Peppol network (4-corner model) via accredited access points; ATO as Peppol Authority. B2G adoption is phased; B2B e-invoicing is voluntary with no mandate.
Network
Peppol
Standards
Peppol PINT A-NZ (current published spec v1.1.2), ABN validation via network
Record-keeping & Reporting
SAF-T
N/A
No SAF-T national standard; retention/archiving requirements and ABN validation via Peppol apply
Technical Formats
Peppol PINT A-NZ (A-NZ BIS Billing 3.0 deprecated 25 May 2025)
Detailed exemptions, penalties and cross-border rules for Australia are not yet published. The official sources have the latest detail.
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Frequently asked questions about e-Invoicing in Australia
Australia is currently implementing e-Invoicing in a phased rollout. B2B is voluntary and B2G is in a phased rollout.
B2B e-Invoicing in Australia is voluntary since 2019-07-01. B2B e-invoicing is voluntary. Businesses are encouraged to adopt Peppol and many can send and receive eInvoices, but there is no B2B mandate; the proposed Business eInvoicing Right (BER) was not progressed.
B2G e-Invoicing in Australia is in a phased rollout since 2022-07-01. Government agencies must receive eInvoices via Peppol network; phased rollout with staged targets.
Australia supports the following e-Invoice formats: Peppol PINT A-NZ (A-NZ BIS Billing 3.0 deprecated 25 May 2025).
Australia uses the following e-Invoicing standards: Peppol PINT A-NZ (current published spec v1.1.2), ABN validation via network.
Yes, Australia uses the Peppol network for e-Invoice exchange. Peppol enables standardised cross-border e-Invoicing with other Peppol-connected countries and organisations.
Peppol network (4-corner model) via accredited access points; ATO as Peppol Authority. B2G adoption is phased; B2B e-invoicing is voluntary with no mandate.
The next e-Invoicing deadline in Australia is 31 December 2026: Automated eInvoicing processing target. Non-Corporate Commonwealth Entities to enable automated sending and processing of eInvoices by December 2026.