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FIRB fees are payable by the developer for each unconditional sale to a foreign person, whether or not that sale settles.

The UNCTAD Survey 2009-2011 ranks Australia in the top 10 of the most attractive countries in which to invest. Whilst domestic growth eased in 2009, it is picking up and the general consensus to date is that most of the problems directly related with the GFC did not significantly affect Australian financial institutions.

The final FY2026-27 budgets have now been delivered, with New South Wales and Queensland releasing their budgets today (23 June 2026) and the ACT and South Australian budgets...

Australia's tax treaty network with Asia can have a significant impact on the attractiveness of Australian investments.

The new changes to the FIRB regulations are mostly incremental, but will assist foreign investors investing in Australia.

Temporary changes to Australia's foreign investment review framework aim to protect national interests during COVID-19.

The Asian Century phenomenon has huge impacts worldwide, but Australia should be particularly aware of China and India.

Decision demonstrates importance of national interest factors when a foreign proposal is being assessed under the FIRB regime.

As Australian law is based on the UK system, business entities are similar to those in English-speaking countries.

The article discusses the existing framework of foreign investment in the agricultural sector and likely developments.

The Scheme makes transparent attempts by 'foreign principals' to influence governmental and political decision-making.

FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) examines applications from foreigners to invest or buy a home in Australia.

Investors and ASIC-regulated fund managers can now offer a broader range of investment classes to SIV applicants.

Each level of government in Australia imposes its own taxes – Federal, State and Territory, and Local Governments.

This tax update announces key budget proposals relevant to foreign investors and two new taxes to commence in July.

This guide will help investors venturing into the Australian market navigate their way through the regulatory framework.

The new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets is imminent, with the Australian Taxation Office having announced that it will be introduced on 1 July 2023.