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# Australia release notes

# Australia release notes {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated August 7, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read  
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.").  

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| [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.") |
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## 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.

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## 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.")
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## 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.")
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