Digital Investment Plan (DIP) Policy

A structured approach to whole of government digital planning.

The DIP policy sets minimum standards to guide consistent, long-term digital investment planning across the Australian Public Service.

The Digital Investment Plan (DIP) policy outlines requirements for agencies in the development and implementation of their DIPs, establishing a structured framework with minimum standards for future-focused digital investment planning.

Developed under the Data and Digital Government Strategy (the Strategy), the DIP policy aims to improve alignment across government, uplift planning maturity and support whole-of-government visibility into digital priorities and capabilities.

Note: it is supported by a detailed guidebook, which provides practical advice for agencies on how to meet policy requirements. 

Applicability

Note the policy is in effect from: 1 July 2025

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    This policy applies to

    Non- Corporate Commonwealth entities (NCE’s )
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    This policy does not apply to

    National Intelligence Community (NIC) Agencies

Key requirements

Policy Objectives

  • Consistent Digital Planning

    A shared framework across government

  • Strategic Alignment

    Supports agencies to align planning with government digital priorities

  • Better Investment Decisions

    Enable transparency and oversight

  • Identify Gaps and Risks

    Helps agencies see whole-of-government challenges

  • Whole-of-Government View

    Establish a comprehensive whole-of-government view

  • Investment Prioritisation

    Enhance digital investment prioritisation
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    Implementation review timeline

    The Digital Investment Plan (DIP) Policy will be tested during the MYEFO 2025–26 process, with an initial focus on the Digital Leadership Committee (DLC) member agencies that participated in implementing the DIP mandate. From 1 July 2025, all non-corporate Commonwealth entities (NCEs) subject to the policy must have a DIP in place. Each agency must submit an approved DIP to the Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) at least once each year.

Contact

For further information about Digital Investment Plans, please contact: 

Long-Term Planning team, Digital Capability Planning
Digital Transformation Agency
planning@dta.gov.au
 

Downloadable resource

Digital Investment Plan Policy pdf version

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