--- title: Learn about the Australia release description: The Australia release includes new features and improvements built on the ServiceNow AI Platform. locale: en-US canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/release-notes/rn-learn-landing-page.html release: australia topic_type: concept last_updated: "2026-05-05" reading_time_minutes: 1 breadcrumb: [Australia release notes] --- # Learn about the Australia release The Australia release includes new features and improvements built on the ServiceNow AI Platform®. ## Release dates - Early availability: March 12, 2026 - General availability: May 5, 2026 ## Release notes for upgrades Before you upgrade, review release notes from your current version to the Australia release. The release notes offer valuable information about new functionality, notable changes, and available fixes. They help you determine whether the upgrade contains functionality you need and fixes that resolve any issues affecting your instance. The release notes can also help you determine whether items you previously customized are being upgraded.