FIRB: Foreign Investment Review Board

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The Board examines proposals by foreign interests to undertake direct investment in Australia and makes recommendations to the Government under its foreign investment policy.

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What's New

change to development conditions for commercial land only...more

All applications (real estate and business) can be submitted by email or fax....more

2008 revised monetary thresholds...more

Treasurer announces Principles Guiding Consideration of Foreign Government Related Investment in Australia

April 2008 updated policy statements ...more

FIRB Annual Report 2006-2007 The FIRB annual report 2006-07 is now available under 'Publications'...more

Amended Foreign Investment Policy statement following proclamation of the Broadcasting Services Amendment (Media Ownership) Act 2006 to come into effect on 4 April 2007...more

Advanced off the plan sales reporting template for developers...more

FIOLA FIRB's new facility for processing online application forms ...more

Buying a home in Australia? check out our brochure for new arrivals...more

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The Australian National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises