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18Nov

Foreign direct investment reviews 2020: A global perspective - Australia

Australia requires a wide variety of investments by foreign businesses to be reviewed and approved before completion - The decision to approve or deny a foreign investment application is ultimately made by the Treasurer of Australia, based on an assessment of whether the investment would be contrary to the national interest. When making its decision, the Treasurer is advised by the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), which examines foreign investment proposals, consults with other...
By: White & Case LLP
Source Url: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/foreign-direct-investment-reviews-2020-40536/

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