Australian Government's commitment
The Australian Government extended its commitment to increase Peppol eInvoicing adoption in the Budget 2024–25External Link (information found on page 180 of Budget Paper No.2 PDF document), and is now establishing eInvoicing as the default method for exchanging invoice information for most Australian Government entities.
By leading the implementation of eInvoicing, the government aims to improve cash flow, disrupt payment redirection scams and boost productivity across the economy. For these and other benefits to be realised, all governments across the country should be looking to use eInvoicing and be encouraging the businesses they interact with to use it too.
The network is growing - in July 2022 when many Australian Government entities were mandated to be able to receive eInvoices, 16,000 Australian businesses were registered on the Peppol network. In 2025 this number has jumped to well over 400,000, with nearly 130 Australian Government entities and more than 300 state and territory government entities and local councils also getting on board.
Volumes and interest in eInvoicing is also increasing across government supply chains. We now are focussing on making sure our systems, processes, policies and people are prepared for this growth to continue.
Australian Government entities
Establishing eInvoicing as a default builds on the 1 July 2022 mandate for non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCEs) to be able to receive eInvoices, and aims to further increase the uptake of eInvoicing in Australia. This is in line with the recommendations agreed to in the Government response to the Statutory Review of the Payment Times Reporting Act 2020External Link.
The Department of Treasury is working with the Department of Finance and other agencies to establish a policy to bring in this new mandate. The ATO, as the Australian Peppol Authority, will provide guidance for NCEs to help them with this immediate transition and change.
The main role for the government is as a buyer of goods and services and supporting businesses by paying eInvoices more quicklyExternal Link. As such, NCEs will work with their suppliers to increase their use of eInvoicing to 30% of all invoices by 1 July 2026. To support this increase in volume, enabling automated processing and then sending of eInvoices is required by December 2026.
To find out more about how we can help agencies meet their eInvoicing requirements, email einvoicing@ato.gov.au.
Check the full list of eInvoicing-enabled Australian Government entities.
State and territory governments
The ATO is also working with state and territory governments who are then furthering eInvoicing adoption in their jurisdictions:
- Most New South Wales GovernmentExternal Link agencies can receive eInvoices.
- Most South Australian GovernmentExternal Link agencies can receive eInvoices.
- Most Australian Capital Territory GovernmentExternal Link agencies can receive eInvoices.
- Many Queensland GovernmentExternal Link agencies can both receive and send eInvoices.
- The Western Australian Government (PDF, 2.4MB)External Link has run an eInvoicing program as part of its Digital Strategy Roadmap to help them plan for a larger-scale implementation (information found on page 35).
- The Tasmanian GovernmentExternal Link is aiming to introduce eInvoicing across its agencies by July 2025.
- The Victorian Government (PDF, 1.2MB)External Link has also committed to eInvoicing (information found on page 39).
- The Northern Territory Government has invested in InvoiceNTGExternal Link a web-based portal to support their businesses. While not Peppol eInvoicing, it provides an alternative to emailed PDF invoices, limiting scam opportunities and increasing efficiency.
To connect with the eInvoicing lead in your state or territory, email us at einvoicing@ato.gov.au.
Local government
For more information about eInvoicing and to find out how we can help your council, email us at einvoicing@ato.gov.au.
Getting started and getting the most out of eInvoicing
Many government entities are using eInvoicing, including here at the ATO.
If you’ve not yet got onboard, adding eInvoicing as a channel to government finance systems is essentially the same as for medium and large businesses.
To make sure your eInvoicing capabilities are appropriate and you’re maximising the efficiency and productivity benefits for both you and your suppliers, read our:
The ATO and New Zealand Government have developed the A-NZ Peppol eInvoicing Business Guide to help large businesses and government agencies implement eInvoicing. Download the resource from 'Implementing eInvoicing' on Advice for large businessesExternal Link.
For more technical advice or for tailored help to increase the volume of eInvoices you receive, contact eInvoicing@ato.gov.au.