Friday February 27 2015

News Source: Global Disclosures

Focus: Foreign Investment

Type: General

Country: Australia




The Australian Foreign Investment Review Board has published a revised Foreign Investment Policy.

The document reflects changes as regards extension of preferential treatment to Chilean, Korean and Japanese investors, and upcoming changes to acquisitions of agricultural land.

The policy covers the following:

  • The foreign investment policy and legislation
  • Who needs to apply for approval
  • When to apply
  • The application process
  • National interest considerations
  • Rules for acquiring land
  • Definitions

Click on the above link for the policy.