文 / 李晓静 近年来，澳大利亚外国投资审查制度进入密集调整期，从国家安全测试的增设到关键领域范围的扩容，再到针对投资主体与税收特征的精细化监管，一系列 改革举措重塑了外资在澳的投资生态。对于在澳投资规模持续扩大、涉及领域不断延伸的中国企业而言，如何精准把握审查新趋势、有效破解合规难题，成 为保障投资项目顺利推进的核心命题。 澳大利亚外国投资审查制度 澳大利亚外国投资审查改革之后新趋势 澳大利亚的外国投资框架经过修改后呈现三大变化，包括： 1.针对投资主体的审查 根据相关报道，外国投资审查委员会将积极考虑来自美国、英国、加拿大、澳大利亚和新西兰的五国投资者。 2.针对投资内容的审查 澳大利亚财政部发布的《外国投资季度报告》（2024年7月1日至2024年9月30日）指出，本季度所有商业外国投资申请中有6%与国家安全行动有关。FIRB 审查的投资除了关键基础设施，还包括关键矿物和关键技术，在澳大利亚政府敏感设施附近的投资和涉及持有或访问敏感数据集的投资。澳大利亚可能继续 加强审查的敏感领域包括卫生、技术和数据（包括软件即服务）、实现净零排放过渡的技术和资产（包括可再生能源和关键矿物）以及房地产。 为了确保外国投 ...

Group 1 - The Albanese Government is implementing measures to limit transparency regarding the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) decisions, raising concerns about the adequacy of assessments of foreign investments [1][2] - A significant land purchase by a businessman with ties to the Chinese Communist Party near potential AUKUS submarine bases has been reported, highlighting the lack of awareness from the Defence Department regarding this transaction [2][3] - The Assistant Secretary of Treasury's Investment Review Branch refused to confirm or deny the existence of FIRB documents related to the land purchase, citing national security concerns [3][5] Group 2 - The government is appealing a decision that granted public access to the Treasury's analysis regarding the acquisition of Bellamy's Australia Ltd. by China Mengniu Dairy Company, indicating a pattern of obstructing transparency [7][9] - The FOI Amendment Bill proposed by Prime Minister Albanese aims to restrict access to important documents related to FIRB matters, which has faced delays due to opposition from the Liberals and Greens [10][13] - The ongoing legal battles and potential appeals by the government to maintain the lack of transparency in FIRB processes are expected to continue, with taxpayer funds being used for legal expenses [9][14]

Core Viewpoint - The Croatian Ministry of Finance has released a draft of the Foreign Investment Review Act for public debate, aimed at regulating foreign investments acquiring 10% or more of shares, stocks, or voting rights in companies, particularly those managing critical infrastructure and resources [2]. Group 1 - The draft law seeks to align national legislation with EU regulations and is part of Croatia's commitment to the standards of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) [2]. - The legal framework is designed to assess foreign investment risks and implement preventive measures against potential negative impacts on national and European security and public order [2]. - The law targets investments controlled or influenced by third-country governments, including their state institutions or armed forces, which may pose risks related to illegal activities [2]. Group 2 - The public consultation period for the draft law will end on October 3 [3].