--- sourceDocument: Australia Release Notes sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/release-notes Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Australia Release Notes ft:clusterId : - rn bundleId : - rn --- # Australia release notes # Australia release notes {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated September 10, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Australia release notes The ServiceNow® Australia release delivers new products, applications, enhancements, and fixes across existing offerings. These release notes serve as a comprehensive guide to help you understand the updates, prepare for your upgrade, and successfully upgrade your ServiceNow instance. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Process Guidance Upgrading to Australia requires careful planning, testing, and validation. The release notes are structured to support each phase of the upgrade journey: * **Learn about Australia:** Explore new features and changes in this release. * **Prepare your upgrade:** Select the target version and ready your environment. * **Upgrade to Australia:** Follow the recommended process to upgrade your instance efficiently. It is advised to complete these phases sequentially to ensure a smooth upgrade. ## Release Timeline and Patch Management The Australia release includes multiple patch and security patch versions released throughout the year. The release notes provide current release dates and direct you to a full list of available patches and hotfixes. Be aware that future release dates may change. ## Tools to Enhance Your Upgrade Experience ServiceNow offers several tools designed to help you navigate release notes and streamline your upgrade process: * **Build your own release notes:** Customize and filter release notes for your needs. * **Release notes summaries:** Access product-specific release notes by category, such as browser requirements, in a consolidated view. * **Personalized PRB release notes:** Generate cumulative lists of problems fixed from your current version to any target version. * **Combined product release notes for cross-family upgrades:** View all relevant release notes for products across different family versions in one place. ## Upgrade Paths The release notes include specific guidance tailored for upgrades from previous releases such as Zurich, Yokohama, and Xanadu, as well as information on patch and hotfix releases for Australia. Selecting the correct upgrade path ensures you apply the appropriate procedures and fixes. The ServiceNow® Australia release includes new products and applications, as well as additional features and fixes for existing products. Read the release notes to learn about the release, prepare for your upgrade, and upgrade your instance. ## Path to successful upgrades {#family-release-notes__section_hkk_zmd_tmb} Upgrading your instance involves planning, testing, and validation. The release notes guide you through completing all of the phases and tasks for a successful upgrade. ## Start your upgrade journey {#family-release-notes__section_hzr_1nd_tmb} To use the release notes in your upgrade process, choose the upgrade phase that you're ready to start with. It's recommended you complete the phases in the order listed. For a guide to the redesigned release notes experience, see [Using the release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jf6O3es4myD8TYrYBt9JZg "Learn how to navigate the redesigned release notes and find the information you're looking for."). |-|-|-| | [Learn about Australia ![icon for the tile Learn about Australia]() Find out what's new and changed in Australia](7Vg_gBiAfxkigczr24Cfag "The Australia release includes new features and improvements built on the ServiceNow AI Platform.") | [Prepare your upgrade ![icon for the tile Prepare your upgrade]() Choose the target version and prepare for your upgrade](8YJkUIvLAdg9gcOKR59kNw "Before each upgrade, refresh your memory on general upgrade information, learn which important pre- and post- upgrade tasks apply to your upgrade, and learn how to use ServiceNow products and tools to make your experience easier.") | [Upgrade to Australia ![icon for the tile Upgrade to Australia]() Review the process and upgrade your instance](BjAfHkN4WpziGcRzxOSLhQ "Upgrading and patching your instance requires planning, testing, and validation. To ensure a safe and effective upgrade, read the release notes, create upgrade plans, and test your upgrade on non-production instances before upgrading your production instance.") | [ ] {#family-release-notes__table_fxj_bnd_tmb} ## Release timeline {#family-release-notes__section_zbw_bnd_tmb} New Australia release versions are released throughout the year. Here are the current dates for Australia patch and security patch releases. To view a full list of Australia release versions, refer to [Available patches and hotfixes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cFdN7P~VAZYtgLYSCqoDzg "The Australia family includes patches and hotfixes."). Future release dates are subject to change. ## Maximize your release notes value {#family-release-notes__section_cym_4nd_tmb} Learn how to navigate the redesigned release notes and find the information you're looking for. Use new release notes tools to improve your upgrade experience.
## Release notes tools {#family-release-notes__section_hx4_pnd_tmb} We've created some tools to help you review the release notes and upgrade more quickly and efficiently. For more information, see [Build your own release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/tgkAQuQ6XnPesFOcUoGjRw "Enhance your upgrade experience with configurable release notes that fit your unique upgrade scenario. Assemble product information, fixes included in your targeted release version, and upgrade tasks to streamline your upgrade preparation, even when you skip a family release."). Release notes summaries : If you're interested in a specific set of release notes information, we've displayed release notes for all products by category. For example, you can read about the browser requirements for all Australia products, all on one page. Personalized PRB release notes : Generate a cumulative list of all the problems that are fixed in an upgrade from your current release version to any available target version. Combined product release notes for cross-family upgrades : View all release notes information for any product, from any family release version to another, on one page. To check out the release notes tools available for your upgrade scenario, choose your upgrade path to Australia. * [Release notes for upgrading from Zurich](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MeYrXWyunnI8T_bodHbksw "When you upgrade from the Zurich release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Yokohama](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CsY_i79qVjqBuRbR9tgunw "When you upgrade from the Yokohama release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Xanadu](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8foAH16IXVV34VckT5oD3Q "When you upgrade from the Xanadu release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Australia patch and hotfix release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cFdN7P~VAZYtgLYSCqoDzg "The Australia family includes patches and hotfixes.") {#family-release-notes__ul_oyx_fq5_hpb} ## Choose your upgrade path to Australia {#family-release-notes__section_vpq_1j1_pjb} * [Release notes for upgrading from Zurich](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MeYrXWyunnI8T_bodHbksw "When you upgrade from the Zurich release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Yokohama](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/CsY_i79qVjqBuRbR9tgunw "When you upgrade from the Yokohama release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Release notes for upgrading from Xanadu](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/8foAH16IXVV34VckT5oD3Q "When you upgrade from the Xanadu release, understand the fixes in each release version, notable changes for the user interface, browser support, plugin updates, and each feature's upgrade and migration tasks if applicable.") * [Australia patch and hotfix release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/cFdN7P~VAZYtgLYSCqoDzg "The Australia family includes patches and hotfixes.") {#family-release-notes__ul_od3_cj1_pjb}