AES Migration Program Updates
Archived Updates
This is an archive page covering the work on the AES Migration Program. For the most recent work, use the button below.
November 2025
Phase 2a of the AES Migration Program in 2025 is nearing completion, as we prepare for a pilot program to commence in 2026.
July 2025
The current focus for Phase 2a of the AES Migration Program in 2025 is on preparation for a pilot program to commence in 2026.
May 2025
In early May 2025, a webinar was delivered for Member insights on our program to upgrade the security of the card payments system.
February 2025
Phase 2a of the AES migration program has commenced, with a focus on pilot preparation activities ...
November 2024
The technical blueprint, migration strategy and industry testing strategy are progressing well and due to be finalised this month.
August 2024
Progress on Phase 1 (Initiation and Mobilisation) deliverables in 2024 for the program is tracking well, particularly in the Standards and Requirements, Migration Planning, and Industry Testing Working Groups.
May 2024
In April, the fifth Standards and Requirements Working Group meeting was held, where Members endorsed the latest version of the AES Technical Blueprint Handbook, representing the target state that could be used for migrating to AES.
February 2024
Following the AusPayNet Board’s approval to continue with Phase 1 (Initiation & Mobilisation) of this project, additional program-funded resources have been on-boarded to support delivery of this phase in 2024.
November 2023
In July, work commenced on the first six months of the Initiation and Mobilisation phase of this project. This phase is focused on the technical blueprint and options to approach the migration.
August 2023
In December 2022, work commenced on developing a Program Initiation Document (PID) for the AES Migration Program, detailing the background, rationale, approach, and plan for migrating to AES for the national card payments system.
