What is the Australian government's e-invoicing policy?
Effective: 2022-01-01 · Authority: Department of Finance
The Australian government's e-invoicing policy requires all Commonwealth government entities to be capable of receiving Peppol e-invoices. The policy aims to accelerate private sector adoption by creating demand through the public sector. Small business payment times are a key driver, with e-invoicing enabling faster payment verification.
How does e-invoicing relate to Australian payment time requirements?
Australian federal government agencies are required to pay valid e-invoices from small businesses within 5 business days. Paper and PDF invoices have longer payment windows. This payment incentive is designed to drive small business adoption of Peppol e-invoicing. Faster payment processing is enabled by automated invoice validation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Australia have mandatory e-invoicing for private sector B2B?
- As of 2026, Australia has not mandated B2B e-invoicing for the private sector. The policy focus is on voluntary adoption through public sector demand, payment incentives, and awareness campaigns. The government periodically reviews the case for mandatory B2B e-invoicing.
- How do Australian businesses join the Peppol network?
- Australian businesses join Peppol by contracting with an ATO-accredited Peppol Access Point. The AP registers the business on the Peppol network, handles invoice transmission and reception, and ensures A-NZ CIUS format compliance. The ATO maintains the list of accredited Australian APs.
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