Australia Mandates E-Invoicing for Government Suppliers

## Background The Australian Government has announced mandatory e-invoicing requirements for all suppliers to Commonwealth agencies. This follows the successful voluntary adoption program. ## Requirements - All invoices to government agencies must use the Peppol e-invoicing framework - Businesses must register with an accredited Access Point provider - Compliance deadline: July 1, 2025 ## Impact Assessment This change affects approximately 80,000 businesses that supply goods or services to government agencies. While initial setup requires investment, studies show e-invoicing reduces processing costs by 60-80%. ## Next Steps Businesses should: 1. Register with a Peppol Access Point provider 2. Update accounting software if necessary 3. Test e-invoicing capabilities before deadline