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Welcome to the Foreign Investment Review Board website

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

If you are new to the website, please read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section first. You may find that your questions are answered there without the need for further research.

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What's New


What's New June 2009 revised application forms for real estate (old forms no longer valid) ...more

What's New June 2009 revised 'How to apply' guides ...more

What's New Exemption for temporary residents commenced on 31st March 2009…more

What's New March 2009 revised Policy statement incorporating changes to real estate ...more

What's New Change to development conditions for commercial land only ...more

What's New All applications (real estate and business) should be submitted by email or fax ...more

What's New 2009 revised US investor thresholds ...more

What's New Treasurer announces Principles Guiding Consideration of Foreign Government Related Investment in Australia

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