This country note presents an overview of the digital government landscape in Australia drawing on the results of the 2025 OECD Digital Government Index and the 2025 OECD OURdata Index. The note outlines key policy developments in the country observed during the assessment period. It aims to inform policy dialogue and support Australia in advancing a whole-of-government approach to digital transformation in the public sector.

Key findings

• Australia has established a comprehensive digital government governance structure. 
• Systematic mechanisms to measure user needs across the service lifecycle are in place in Australia. 
• While Australia performs strongly across most dimensions of AI in government, its transparency framework could be further developed. 
• Australia’s digital investment framework is well developed across areas such as project management, evaluation, GovTech and ex-post cost-benefit analysis.
• Targeted financing mechanisms could further bolster Australia’s strategic prioritisation and long-term planning of digital transformation initiatives currently progressed.