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Proposed changes to the tax system aim to remove opportunities for foreign investors to transfer profits from Australia.

Recent changes to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Regulations (1989) (Cth) remove an exemption that applied to temporary residents buying residential land in Australia . . .

The 2016-17 Australian Budget unveiled two significant tax changes designed to attract capital from overseas investors.

The Treasurer has announced new policy requirements that foreign investors must satisfy when seeking FIRB approval.

To address risks arising from foreign ownership, a new national security test is introduced for certain investments.

New FIRB guidelines to 'clarify' approvals of investment by foreign state owned enterprises may be a change of policy.

This publication answers the most common questions and issues raised by foreign investors, importers and exporters.

The proposal is to levy a FIRB fee of at least $5,000 on any foreign investor seeking to purchase residential property.

Article discuss the evolution of treaties in the era of digitisation and the relevance of investment treaty protections in relation to digital assets, social media and cryptocurrencies.

The new 'significant investor' visa provides a new pathway for migrants who invest in certain Australian investments.

The Green Paper on agricultural competitiveness proposes lowering the threshold for compulsory notification and approval.

Developers should be aware that an updated certificate must be applied for in the event that a project is delayed.

This system of withholding payments as part of a property settlement process aims to collect CGT from foreign residents.

Developers of large scale unit developments should consider the advantages offered by the existing FIRB framework.

The theme of the Conference, held in Darwin, was the development and investment potential in Northern Australia.

These changes represent a government intention to crack down on foreign property investors evading tax obligations.

The private members' bill tabled by Senators Xenophon and Milne which seeks to increase controls over foreign acquisitions of Australian farms and agricultural companies has been referred to the Senate Economics Committee for inquiry and report.