Since Australia Post closed FaxPost in July 2023, the easiest way to send a one-off fax in Australia is online. With SendFaxFast (sendfaxfast.com) you upload a PDF, JPG or PNG on your phone or computer, enter the number as +61 without the leading 0, and pay once from US$2.49. You get a delivery report by email – no fax machine, no landline, no subscription.
At a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| What you need | The document (PDF, JPG or PNG) and the recipient's fax number |
| Number format | +61, then the area code without 0, then the number – e.g. (03) → +61 3 |
| Cost with SendFaxFast | US$2.49 (1–5 pages), US$3.49 (6–20), US$4.99 (21–40), from US$6.24 (41–100) |
| Account / subscription | None |
| Proof | Delivery report and invoice by email |
Who still asks for a fax in Australia?
Fewer organisations every year – but enough that most people run into it now and then:
- Government: some ATO processes (for example private ruling applications), Centrelink International Services and Child Support from overseas. See How to fax the ATO.
- Health: GPs, specialists, hospitals and pharmacies that still receive referrals and forms by fax.
- Insurance, legal and property: claim forms, signed authorities, lease paperwork.
- Overseas organisations asking Australian customers to fax back signed forms.
Your options compared
| Option | What you need | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Own fax machine | Fax machine plus a phone line that supports fax | Offices that fax daily |
| Fax at a shop or library | Paper documents, travel, opening hours | If you're nearby and have paper copies; ask in store about prices |
| Online fax subscription | Monthly plan, account | Regular senders who also want to receive faxes |
| Pay-per-fax online (SendFaxFast) | Phone or computer, the file, the fax number | Occasional faxes, no commitment |
For most households, a monthly subscription for one or two faxes a year doesn't make sense. That's the gap SendFaxFast fills.
Australian fax numbers: the format
Australian landline and fax numbers are written with a two-digit area code starting with 0, followed by eight digits:
| Written in Australia | Region | Enter in SendFaxFast |
|---|---|---|
| (02) xxxx xxxx | NSW, ACT | +61 2 xxxx xxxx |
| (03) xxxx xxxx | VIC, TAS | +61 3 xxxx xxxx |
| (07) xxxx xxxx | QLD | +61 7 xxxx xxxx |
| (08) xxxx xxxx | SA, WA, NT | +61 8 xxxx xxxx |
How to send a fax online in Australia, step by step
- Scan or photograph your document. On iPhone, the Notes or Files app can scan to PDF; on Android, Google Drive can. A clear photo also works.
- Add a cover sheet if needed – free at sendfaxfast.com/fax-cover.php.
- Open sendfaxfast.com and upload the file (up to 100 pages, max. 10 MB).
- Choose +61 and enter the number without the 0.
- Send now or schedule for the recipient's business hours.
- Pay once by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or PayPal.
- Keep the delivery report from your email.
Time zones and best sending times
Australia has three main time zones – AEST (east), ACST (central) and AWST (west) – and daylight saving only applies in some states and territories. A fax sent from Sydney at 5 pm reaches Perth in the middle of the afternoon, but a fax sent from Perth at 5 pm arrives in Sydney at 7 pm or 8 pm – after business hours. Government offices and practices often switch off fax machines in the evening, so aim for 8 am–5 pm in the recipient's time.
Faxing to Australia from overseas
From the US, Canada or New Zealand, it works the same: choose +61, drop the 0, send. SendFaxFast charges the same price for Australia as for the US or Canada.
What it costs
| Pages | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1–5 pages | $2.49 |
| 6–20 pages | $3.49 |
| 21–40 pages | $4.99 |
| 41–100 pages | from $6.24 |
Prices in USD. One-time payment. No subscription required.
Frequently asked questions
Can I still send a fax from Australia Post?
No. Australia Post discontinued FaxPost in July 2023. Online fax services such as SendFaxFast are one alternative.
How do I send a fax from my phone in Australia?
Open sendfaxfast.com in Safari or Chrome, upload a PDF or photo, enter the +61 number without the 0 and pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay. No app needed.
How much does it cost to send a fax in Australia?
With SendFaxFast, US$2.49 for 1–5 pages, US$3.49 for 6–20 pages, US$4.99 for 21–40 pages and from US$6.24 for 41–100 pages, charged in US dollars.
Can I fax a mobile number?
No. Mobile phones (04 numbers) can't receive faxes. Ask the recipient for their fax number.
Do I need a landline to send a fax?
Not with an online fax service. SendFaxFast sends the fax over its own servers.