This agreement highlights our ongoing commitment to drive innovation, efficiency, and digital transformation across the Australian public sector to support the country’s economic prosperity.
Building on a Foundation of Trust and Innovation to Empower Australia’s Public Sector
AWS has been a long-standing and trusted partner to the Australian Government, providing cloud services since 2019 that enable innovation and efficiency across federal, state, and territory agencies. This new agreement expands on our previous collaboration, offering enhanced benefits and opportunities for all levels of government, including local councils and public sector entities. Benefits include standardised contracting framework for improved efficiency, support for Australian Public Service technology and cloud upskilling, strengthened contractual terms, including ethical supplier conduct, expanded access to AWS Partner Network and AWS Marketplace and access to more than 240 AWS services, including cutting-edge AI, security, and quantum technologies.
The DTA’s announcement highlights the agreement’s impact and its capacity to support service delivery in areas such as transport, health, education, and taxation.
Investing in Australia's Future
AWS's commitment to Australia goes beyond providing cloud services. Since 2012, we have invested more than AU$9.1 billion in building and operating the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region. We have also announced plans to invest a further AU$13.2 billion in cloud infrastructure in Sydney and Melbourne by 2027, demonstrating our long-term commitment to Australia's digital future.
Our investments extend to developing Australia's workforce and fostering local innovation. Since 2017, AWS has provided cloud skills training to over 400,000 individuals across Australia, we're collaborating with universities and TAFEs to develop flexible, industry-focused courses in cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data analytics. The AWS Partner Network supports local industry development, helping local Australian companies innovate and compete globally.
Enhancing Security and Compliance
We are highly sensitive to the needs of our customers and do not take lightly the responsibility of safeguarding our customers' most sensitive information and systems. Our security-first culture and substantial investments in personnel, processes, and technology aim to earn the continued trust of the Australian government and our customers across all sector. As a Strategic Hosting Provider certified under the Australian Government's Hosting Certification Framework (HCF), AWS meets the highest security standards. Our infrastructure has been assessed by the Information Security Registered Assessors Program (IRAP) for operating workloads at the PROTECTED level - the highest attainable for public cloud services in Australia.
Looking Ahead
This renewed agreement between AWS and the Australian government sets the stage for continued digital transformation across the public sector. By leveraging AWS's advanced cloud technologies and extensive partner network, government agencies at all levels will have a wider variety of options to deliver innovative, efficient, and secure services to Australian citizens.
As we move forward, AWS remains committed to being a long-term collaborator in Australia's growth. We're excited about the opportunities this partnership will create for skills development, job creation, and technological advancement that will benefit all Australians. Together, we're shaping a more secure, innovative, and prosperous digital future for Australia.
