Great news for Australian businesses. Odoo's locally-compliant Australian Payroll module has reached a major milestone and is on track for release in version 19.
What's happening?
Odoo Australia has successfully passed all Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approvals for the Payroll module in v19. However, before the full public release, Odoo is conducting final live testing with select customers to ensure everything works flawlessly in real-world scenarios.
This careful approach demonstrates their commitment to delivering a reliable, compliant solution for Australian businesses.
What it means for you?
If you are currently using Odoo: You will soon gain access to a fully integrated, ATO-approved payroll solution within your existing system, eliminating the need for separate payroll software and manual data transfers. To access this, you will need to upgrade to Odoo v19.
If you are considering Odoo: This development removes one of the last barriers for Australian businesses. You will be able to manage your entire operation, from CRM and inventory to accounting and payroll, in a single, integrated platform.
Key benefits of Odoo Payroll
- Full ATO compliance: Complete confidence that your payroll meets all Australian regulatory requirements.
- Seamless integration: Payroll data flows automatically into your accounting and financial reporting.
- Single source of truth: No more double-handling data between separate systems.
- Reduced overheads: Eliminate costs and complexity of maintaining multiple software solutions.
- Enhanced efficiency: Streamlined workflows from employee onboarding through to pay runs and tax reporting.
Timeline
The Payroll module is expected to be available for broader rollout in 2026, following the completion of live customer testing.
Meanwhile, v19 is already delivering value with enhanced AI capabilities, improved Finance tools (including better bank reconciliation and new financial audit reports) and an overall more refined user experience.
Even if Payroll launches in v20 instead of v19, we think the improvements in v19 make it a worthwhile upgrade on its own.
Want to learn more? Contact us to discuss how Odoo v19 with integrated Australian Payroll on the horizon can transform your business operations.