Foreign Governments and their related entities

All foreign governments and their related entities should notify the Government and get prior approval before making a direct investment in Australia, regardless of the value of the investment.

Foreign governments and their related entities also need to notify the Government and get prior approval to start a new business or to acquire an interest in Australian urban land (except when buying land for diplomatic or consular requirements).

Further guidance for foreign government investors is provided at the section titled Foreign Governments and their Related Entities at Further Information for Business Acquisitions in Australia’s Foreign Investment Policy.

How to Apply

For full details of how to apply for approval, please see the How To Apply section.