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# HR Service Delivery release notes

# HR Service Delivery release notes {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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The ServiceNow®
HR Service Delivery application improves the employee service experience by automating HR interactions and providing a single platform for all HR services. HR Service Delivery was enhanced and updated in the Australia release.

## Important information for upgrading HR Service Delivery apps to Australia {#hr-service-delivery-landing__hr-service-delivery-landing-1}

The Australia release introduces enhanced protections for read‑only fields across the ServiceNow AI Platform®. These changes include a new "read_only_option" field with granular control levels, including "strict_read_only" and "client_script_modifiable". The changes occur in the back end and maintain backward‑compatible behavior. This update helps strengthen your instance security while preserving the flexibility you need. Refer to [KB2718122](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB2718122) for additional technical details on how to identify affected fields and adjust their settings. For more information about granular read-only security options, see [Configuring read-only security options](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=read-only-option&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US).{#hr-service-delivery-landing__hr-service-delivery-landing-upgrade-info-1}
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