Australia – FIRB Guidance Notes Update

Australia – FIRB Guidance Notes Update

On 19 July 2021, AST FIRB published updated guidance notes for investors.

  • AST FIRB updated guidance notes on its website following reforms to framework.
  • Follows AST GVT December 2020 foreign investment framework reform.

Overview

  • To provide greater clarity on investors' obligations under foreign investment framework by addressing a number of issues identified since major reforms on 1 January 2021.
  • Changes to all guidance notes except the Conditions Reporting Guidance Note (G13).
  • Significant changes are identified in documents with sidebar down right-hand margin.