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Looking forward towards an AUKUS Licence-Free Ecosystem

One of the keys to the success of the enhanced trilateral security agreement known as the Australia – United Kingdom – United States Partnership ("AUKUS") will be for...

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AUKUS: reduced red tape between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States

On 27 March 2024, Australia’s Federal Parliament passed the Defence Trade Controls Amendment Act 2024 (Cth) to provide a national exemption to the United Kingdom and the United States ...

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Strengthen and streamline - Australia sets out plans to revamp its foreign investment regime

The Australian government has set out an ambitious plan to attract overseas investors with a proven track record whilst at the same time toughening up safeguards for investment seen as...

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Australia promises AU$2 billion green energy investment boost for Southeast Asia

The Australian government is setting up a AU$2 billion finance facility to help fund green energy transition and infrastructure development in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asia Investment...

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Companies liable for failing to prevent bribery: key amendments to Australia’s foreign bribery regime

On 29 February 2024, the Australian Federal Parliament passed the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Combatting Foreign Bribery) Bill 2023 representing a significant shift in the Australian...

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Pushing the boat out – huge expansion planned in Australian navy as Australia and U.S. deepen defence ties

The Australian government has announced a major overhaul of its naval defence surface fleet, doubling the number of warships to create Australia’s “biggest navy since the second ...

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FDI - A global perspective

Access our report on the FDI trends around the world. There is a continuing trend and desire of governments around the world to scrutinize and intervene in transactions involving FDI.

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Thresholds up, investment down? Why Australia’s sophisticated investor threshold increases could prove costly

The Australian securities regulator ASIC is proposing an increase in the threshold limits for so-called “sophisticated investors”. The limits have not been raised since they...

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Germany in AU$660 million pitch for green hydrogen in Australia

The Australian government is reportedly discussing with Germany a German proposal to inject AU$660 million (€400 million) into a funding scheme to promote green hydrogen in...

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