Can I schedule faxes sent for a time in advance?

Last Updated: October 27, 2026

Various options are available to schedule the sending of a fax/faxes for a time in advance.

Scheduling is available via:

email to fax - using the 'Subject line modifiers' feature.
online portal - using the 'Send Scheduling' feature.

Once scheduled successfully, faxes will appear within your GoFax account activity in your 'Current Active Faxes' menu, as ‘Scheduled for Transmission at date/time’.

When sending marketing faxes within Australia, it is a legal requirement to ensure all faxes sent must comply with the permitted fax send times.

Permitted Send Times for Marketing Faxes

As per the (Telecommunications (Fax Marketing) Industry Standard), fax marketers may send a marketing fax or attempt to send a marketing fax during the times set out below, unless the consumer has consented to being faxed at that time.

Weekdays	Saturday	Sunday	National public holidays
9:00am – 8:00pm	9:00am – 5:00pm	Prohibited all day	Prohibited all day

Explore all requirements under the ACMA - Telecommunications (Fax Marketing) Industry Standard 2021.

Can I schedule faxes sent for a time in advance?

Yes. Depending on the method of sending, GoFax provides an option to schedule faxes.

Permitted Send Times for Marketing Faxes