The caretaker period has commenced
The Prime Minister, Scott Morrision, has called the 2022 election and the caretaker period has commenced.
FIRB Annual Report 2020-21
The 2020-2021 Foreign Investment Review Board Annual Report is now available
Foreign Investment Regulator Performance Framework Report
The 2020-2021 Foreign Investment Regulator Performance Framework Report is now available
Legislation updates
Foreign Investors are advised that the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment Regulations 2022 commenced on 1 April 2022.
Industry consultation on our foreign investment digital transformation program
Register of foreign ownership of agricultural land - Report of registrations as at 30 June 2021
The sixth report of the Register of Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land is now available.
Register of foreign ownership of water entitlements - Report of registrations as at 30 June 2021
The fourth report of the Register of Foreign Ownership of Water Entitlements is now available.
Latest news
4 May 2022
Our digital transformation program, aimed at modernising the way foreign investment is managed and regulated, is now in the design and delivery phase. During this phase, we will consult with investors and agents to help us design a system which is efficient and accessible. Please note – our system deals with all non‑residential foreign investment.
Our next online consultation session for investors and agents is scheduled for Tuesday 17/05/2022 at 2.00 – 3.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).
13 April 2022
The Treasury has today updated the Guidance Notes on the FIRB website.
1 April 2022
Foreign investors are advised that the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Amendment Regulations 2022 commenced on 1 April 2022 and was registered on the Federal Register of Legislation on 31 March 2022. The Explanatory Statement for this change is available.