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Australia launches red tape-cutting revamp of foreign-investment processes

( October 31, 2025, 06:25 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Processes for foreign entities wanting to invest in Australia are set to be reviewed, with the government announcing that it’s developing legislative changes to “further streamline and strengthen the foreign-investment network.” In a statement accompanying a discussion paper, the Australian Treasury said the changes would seek to ensure that Australia remained an attractive destination for global capital, while managing “new and evolving risks to the national interest and national security in an increasingly challenging international-security environment.” The paper invites submissions on the government’s policy objectives and proposed options “to continue the government’s foreign-investment streamlining and strengthening agenda.”The discussion paper is attached; the statement follows: ...

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