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Guide to regulation of inbound investment in Australia

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By Conrad Smith
| Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox
The data in this article was updated on 20 January 2026 Introduction This publication outlines some of the more important regulatory requirements for a foreign person investing in Australia. Investments in Australia by foreign persons must be notified to the Foreign Investments Review Board (FIRB) where the proposal meets the relevant thresholds or is a notifiable national security action. Who is a ‘foreign person’?
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Federal Budget 2025-2026: FIRB snapshot

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By Conrad Smith
| Smarter Lawcast with Hall & Wilcox
Foreign home buyers lose out, as the Federal Budget announcements confirm two-year acquisitions ban, while vacant land acquired for development will face greater scrutiny. While the two-year ban on foreign persons acquiring established dwellings will grab the headlines, the reality is that what is being targeted is a relatively small number of acquisitions.
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Australia imposes temporary ban on foreign purchases of established dwellings and cracks down on land banking

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By Ranny Fan, Gloria Tam, Conrad Smith
| Lexology Verified
On 16 February 2025, the Australian Government announced significant changes to its foreign investment regulations, including a temporary ban on foreign purchases of established dwellings for at least two years. These measures are aimed at addressing the housing affordability crisis and boosting housing supply, while also tackling land banking, which has been a significant barrier to housing development.
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