New eInvoicing guidance for Australian Government agencies: What you need to know

On 15 August 2025, the Australian Government released updated guidance on its transition to eInvoicing, outlining targets and expectations for both agencies and their suppliers. 

In short, the government has set a target for eInvoices to make up at least 30% of all invoices received by suppliers by 1 July 2026. From there, government agencies will work to enable automated processing and sending of eInvoices by December 2026.

Here’s what you need to know about the changes and how they could impact your organisation.

Building on its earlier guidance, the government has confirmed its commitment to making eInvoicing the standard for exchanging invoice information. By leading this shift, the government aims to boost productivity, improve cash flow and reduce invoice fraud.

In addition to the federal government’s adoption of eInvoicing, more than 300 state and territory government organisations and local councils are also on board. For suppliers, this means that a growing number of the organisations you transact with will expect you to be eInvoice-ready.

If you are already working with an eInvoicing-enabled government agency, make sure you’re ready to both send and receive eInvoices in line with the new timelines. More agencies are expected to adopt eInvoicing soon.

If you plan to do business with government, be prepared for eInvoicing to become part of the tender and procurement process. Agencies may ask about your ability to send and receive eInvoices when assessing proposals.

In practice, this means you should:

While the 30% eInvoicing goal may seem ambitious, over 400,000 businesses are on the Peppol eInvoicing network in Australia and some government organisations are already close to reaching this target.

Being proactive now can help bolster your organisation’s value as a capable, low-risk supplier to government. It also means you can benefit from faster payments, as government agencies pay eInvoices within five days for contracts up to $1 million.

At Tickstar, we help organisations of all sizes connect seamlessly to the Peppol network.

Start preparing today. Contact us to discuss how we can help you transition to meet the new government guidance.

The dates and information provided in this blog are current as at August 2025 and are subject to change. Readers are encouraged to verify the latest updates in their region to ensure compliance.