Microsoft Australia have announced Windows 7 pricing for Australia:

From the media release:

Windows 7 Upgrade Option
Customers who purchase a new Windows Home Premium, Business or Ultimate PC from today (26 June 2009) will be able to upgrade to Windows 7 for little or no cost when it launches on 22 October this year. This means that consumers can purchase and use a new Windows PC now, while being assured they are investing in the latest technology.

The Windows 7 Upgrade Option will run until 31 January 2010, and people can redeem the offer until the end of February 2010.

In addition, from now until the end of the financial year (30 June 2009) eligible Australian families can take advantage of the Education Tax Refund (ETR) on offer from the Australian Federal Government. The ETR allows eligible parents of school-age children to claim up to 50 percent back on expenses related to their kids’ education, including Windows PCs.

This incentive, combined with Microsoft’s Windows 7 Upgrade Option, makes for a very attractive opportunity for eligible Australian families who have a window of opportunity from 26-30 June 2009 to take advantage of both offers by buying a Windows PC with a guaranteed upgrade to Windows 7 and getting up to 50% of the cost back from the Federal Government through the ETR.

Consumers can check if the Windows PC they are purchasing is part of the Windows 7 Upgrade Option by:
1.       Checking in-store stickers on the PC they are looking to purchase
2.       Visiting the Microsoft website www.windows.com/upgradeoffer
3.       Asking in-store if the PC they’re buying is eligible for the Windows 7 Upgrade

For more information on Microsoft’s Windows 7 Upgrade Option go to:
http://www.windows.com/upgradeoffer

For more information on the Australian Government’s Education Tax Refund go to:
http://www.educationtaxrefund.gov.au/home/