Australia’s e-Invoicing Mandate: Key Highlights

Mandate Timeline: Australia will make e-invoicing the default for Commonwealth government agencies by December 2026, with a mid-2026 target of 30% of supplier invoices processed via Peppol, driving efficiency and standardization in public sector invoicing.

Tax Compliance: E-invoices meeting the A-NZ Invoice Specification under Peppol qualify as valid Australian tax invoices, even without “tax invoice” or “GST invoice” labels, provided all mandatory data fields are included, ensuring businesses maintain full compliance.

Government Support: Agencies and suppliers are guided through dedicated resources, including an online government portal with adoption timelines, objectives, and lists of Peppol-enabled suppliers, helping agencies connect and meet e-invoicing requirements efficiently.

Small Business Training: The ATO offers online training courses for small businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers to understand e-invoicing requirements, supporting adoption, reducing errors, and ensuring smooth integration with automated invoice processing systems.

Economic Benefits: Full e-invoicing adoption could generate A$22.5 billion annually through faster payments, improved productivity, reduced fraud, shorter payment cycles, and time savings, with firms potentially saving up to A$970,000 each year.