After an incredible few days in Brussels for Odoo Experience 2025, I have come back energised by the pace of innovation and the scale of ambition that Odoo has laid out. The event itself was bigger than ever, with thousands of people gathering to see what is next.
The most exciting part? Odoo 19 is shaping up to be a turning point, particularly for Australian businesses.
Australia gets the attention it deserves, finally
The message is clear: Australia matters to Odoo. The localisation in v19 has reached maturity that lets us address many requirements straight out of the box.
Accounting gets a major upgrade
The platform now supports:
- PEPPOL PINT.
- Every type of BAS.
- Previous tricky taxes like luxury car tax, fuel tax credits, wine equalisation tax, PAYG income tax and fringe benefits tax.
- Legal documents that reflect GST registration status.
- BAS reporting automatically rounds down to the nearest dollar.
Small details that saves time and frustration.
Payroll finally done right
Single Touch Payroll (Phase 2) and SuperStream fully supported through clearing house integration.
- Aligned with all ATO security requirements.
- FY25-26 fiscal year tax rules are live.
- Native handling of varied allowances (cents per kilometre, laundry, travel).
- Payroll tax entries flow into BAS reporting.
- Even backpay and salary sacrifice scenarios are supported.
Bottom line: Fewer add-ons, more confidence in compliance.
Accounting made smarter
Streamlined bank reconciliation
- Simplified interface with shortcuts and AI-powered recognition.
- Draft entries can be reconciled with automated moves.
- Relief for finance teams: Faster closes, fewer manual checks, more accurate reconciliations.
Enhanced accounting audit
Create customisable end-of-year reports that pull together exactly what you need. Add headers, footers, comments, then export a polished annual report directly from Odoo.
New tax calendar
Plan compliance activities with greater clarity, while AI automatically processes vendor bills by simply dragging and dropping documents.
AI now at the core
AI isn't an afterthought anymore, it is integrated across the entire platform.
What you can do now:
- Interact with AI agents that learn from your documents.
- Query records in natural language.
- Auto-draft emails and summarise chatter.
- Connect your own Gemini account as the AI provider.
Most striking demo: Building a fully functional eCommerce website in under 5 minutes, complete with AI-generated SEO in a single click.
Consolidation & simplification
Better dashboards
- Multi-company views.
- Cleaner designs and improved graphs.
- More flexible filters.
Practical document management
- Seamless Accounting integration by default.
- Invoices and bills flow in without extra setup.
- Bonus: Work offline on cached documents.
Project management gets smarter
New features
- Overview view that centralises project information intuitively.
- AI assigns tasks based on team skills and responsibilities.
- Convert tasks into reusable templates for consistency.
CRM improvements
- AI translates/summarises notes and emails in chatter.
- AI-powered lead probability scoring.
- Scan business cards to instantly generate leads.
Manufacturing & procurement upgrades
Procurement
- "Suggest" button in product lists.
- Different demand forecast logics (compare against same period last year).
Shop floor
- Simplified interface for operators.
- Enhanced multi-operator support.
- Gantt view for manufacturing orders.
- Improved master production scheduling.
eCommerce Excellence
Comprehensive improvements
- New layouts and SEO enhancements.
- Smoother checkout experience.
- Clear Click & Collect availability.
- Smarter abandoned cart emails.
- Stronger Google Merchant Centre integration.
- Mobile experience matches desktop quality.
New apps: ESG & Equity
ESG App
Helps businesses meet emerging compliance requirements, especially new EU regulations. Automates data collection by integrating with Accounting, Fleet, Payroll and Employees for real-time emissions and ESG metrics.
Equity App
Consolidates registers for shares, options, shareholders and beneficiaries while tracking valuations and transactions. Perfect for companies managing this in scattered spreadsheets.
What this means for Australian businesses
Odoo v19 closes many gaps that once required local add-ons or manual processes. At WilldooIT, we are committed to harnessing these features while adding our industry expertise.
Our vertical solutions in timber, food distribution and renewables will leverage these improvements alongside our in-house developments.
Looking ahead
My takeaway: Odoo is no longer just catching up with industry leaders, it is defining the future of ERP and that means both opportunity and responsibility. We will continue bringing these capabilities to Australian businesses, ensuring they don't just keep pace but set the pace in their respective industries.