Australia's healthcare and legal sectors still rely heavily on fax. Here's how to send a fax to any Australian number from your iPhone using TigerFax.
Country Code
+61
Number Format
+61 X XXXX XXXX
Always dial the full number including +61 when sending from outside Australia. TigerFax automatically prepends the country code when you select Australia as your destination.
Special Dialing Format
Australia uses a different fax number format than the US. Make sure you enter the number exactly as shown above — including the country code +61 — or your fax may not be delivered.
Timezone: AEST/AEDT (UTC+10/+11)
Australia is in a significantly different timezone. For time-sensitive faxes, consider sending duringAustralia's business hours to ensure prompt receipt and response.
Fax in Australia
Australian healthcare and legal sectors process an estimated 500,000 fax transmissions daily, with Medicare and legal firms among the top users.
Download TigerFax
Install TigerFax from the App Store — free to start, no credit card required.
💡 Tip: TigerFax is iOS-only and works on iPhone and iPad.
Sign in or create an account
Create a free account with your Apple ID or email address.
Scan or upload your document
Use your iPhone camera to scan a physical document, or upload a PDF, photo, or file from the Files app.
💡 Tip: TigerFax supports PDF, JPG, PNG, and multi-page documents.
Enter the Australia fax number
Dial +61 followed by the local fax number. Format: +61 X XXXX XXXX. TigerFax automatically formats international numbers.
💡 Tip: Australia uses a specific format — double-check the number before sending.
Review and send
Preview your fax, optionally add a cover page, then tap Send. You'll receive a delivery confirmation.
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