Australia – Gvt Foreign Investment Reforms

Australia – Gvt Foreign Investment Reforms

On 4 April 2022, AST GVT released its response to the final report of the Senate's inquiry into foreign investment proposals which was published in August 2021.

  • Response highlights that 2021 foreign investment reform package gave a legislative basis for GVT to accept/enforce undertakings made by investors to address concerns.
  • Package also allowed increased number of staff working on foreign investment framework, strengthened Treasury's capacity as effective foreign investment regulator.