Australia: Inward/ Foreign Investment

Delivering a data centre in Australia requires early and informed navigation of a complex legal and regulatory landscape. Site selection must account for power, water and planning constraints.

Australia's 2026-27 Federal Budget introduces targeted capital gains tax reforms for foreign investors in renewable energy infrastructure while focusing on system integration and market modernisation. The Budget notably avoids substantial new funding for large-scale renewable generation, raising questions about how the nation will achieve its ambitious 82% renewable electricity target by 2030.

Delivering a data centre in Australia requires early and informed navigation of a complex legal and regulatory landscape. Site selection must account for power...

Australia stands as a prosperous and stable nation, offering abundant opportunities for foreign investment across diverse industries.

Temporary ban on foreign purchases of established dwellings in Australia for a period of at least two years from 1/4/25.

In May 2024, the Australian government announced reforms to both streamline and strengthen Australia's foreign investment framework.

Australia, like many other countries, must encourage foreign investment to achieve its clean energy transition goals.

Key takeaways from new government consultation process to reform AFS licensing options for FFSPs.

New reporting obligations for foreign investors are expected to commence on 1 July 2023.