ArticleTrade with Indonesia: Navigating the noodle bowlOne challenge of trade between Australia and Indonesia is the number of bilateral and plurilateral trade agreements.AustraliaInternational LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleForeign buyers to pay duty surcharge in Queensland: Real estate implicationsForeign buyers of specified residential real estate in Queensland will pay an additional 3 per cent duty surcharge.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleRebates for foreign developers and changes for first home owners – a review of the new NSW stamp duty regimeThe aim of both of these recent amendments to the NSW stamp duty regime is to increase housing affordability in NSW.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleBeyond the hubris - why foreign investment mattersForeign investment brings many benefits – so why do we continue to act in a way that fails to attract foreign capital?AustraliaStrategyCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleProposed laws to require purchasers to withhold and to pay ATO 10 percent of a foreign resident vendor's sale proceedsThis new obligation to withhold payment applies to everyone who contracts to buy certain taxable Australian property.AustraliaTaxHolding Redlich
ArticlePutting out the welcome mat to foreign pension and sovereign wealth funds - MIT withholding tax changesThe law will be changed to ensure foreign pension and sovereign wealth funds can access the MIT withholding tax regime.AustraliaTaxCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleTax residence of foreign companies in light of BywaterThe ATO has issued a draft tax ruling (TR 2017/D2) about the central management and control residency test of residency.AustraliaTaxColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticleDoing Business in Australia - Information Technology and E-BusinessAustralians are early adopters of technology and the development and use of the internet is widespread and increasing.AustraliaCorporate/Commercial LawDLA Piper Australia
ArticleThe Great Indian Coal RushThe demand for Australian thermal coal to fuel power stations in India is expected to increase significantly.AustraliaEnergy and Natural ResourcesCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleCertain state governments move to introduce tax surcharges on foreign property investmentForeign investors and those who have a role in funding the foreign investors should be mindful of the impending changes.AustraliaFinance and BankingDibbsBarker
ArticleAustralian foreign investment law updateAustralia may still be open for business, but greater certainty is needed over Australia's foreign investment policy.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleChanges to foreign investment regime commenced 1 December 2015The article is a summary of key changes to the foreign investment regime, including acquisitions of agricultural land.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleFIRB compliance audits: what to expect and how to respondGiven the significant penalties for breaches of the FATA, foreign investors should understand their obligations.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleForeign investment regime after 1 January 2021 - Exposure draft released (Part 1)An overview of key changes in part one of the government's proposed reforms to Australia's foreign investment framework.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorColin Biggers & Paisley
ArticlePersonal Responsibility, Corporate Liability and Criminality: An Australian Perspective on the New UK Failure to Prevent Fraud OffenceAustralian government introduced guidance as to what constitutes 'adequate procedures to prevent foreign bribery.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorDoogue + George Defence Lawyers
ArticleThe Eurozone - Scenario risks & their economic implicationsThis article covers a range of scenarios about the future of the Eurozone.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorNorton Rose Fulbright Australia
ArticleThe future of foreign investment: The role of the Security of Critical Infrastructure (SOCI) ActThe Australian energy industry is one of eleven key infrastructure sectors protected by the SOCI Act.AustraliaGovernment, Public SectorMcCullough Robertson
ArticleInvestment treaties and the energy transition: challenges and opportunitiesAustralia, like many other countries, must encourage foreign investment to achieve its clean energy transition goals. AustraliaInternational LawCorrs Chambers Westgarth
ArticleProperty & Projects - What's News - 12 November 2012This newsletter includes links to recent media releases, reports and judgments in relation to property and projects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionHolding Redlich
ArticleQ&A with Brett Draffen of Mirvac - Developing AustraliaThe Chinese are now entering as developers, particularly in the residential sector, and undertaking much larger projects.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionClarkeKann Lawyers