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Clampdown on foreign financial investments to avoid international raids on Australian assets

Clampdown on foreign financial investments to avoid international raids on Australian assets

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March 29, 2020 22: 37:17

All foreign investment in Australia will now need approval in a Federal Government move developed to avoid global raids on struggling companies struck by the coronavirus pandemic.

Key points:

  • Every purchase application from foreign financiers will now be scrutinised, regardless of value
  • The Government states the steps are necessary to protect the national interest
  • However it stated the move was not a financial investment freeze

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