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 and 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)…

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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