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The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently issued an interim final rule implementing licensing requirements for these emerging technology products for export to all foreign countries. See the...more
In May, the US State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) published its long-awaited rule amending the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) to implement the AUKUS Trilateral Security...more
The U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of State have been continuously easing restrictions on export-controlled trade between the United States, United Kingdom and Australia to foster technological innovation...more
The Background: The Australian Treasury has released its second quarterly report of the 2023–24 financial year covering the regulation of foreign investment in Australia during the quarter ended 31 December 2023....more
Canada has long enjoyed International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) license exemptions and minimal controls for items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). What about some of our other friends, such as...more
Key Takeaways - - As FDI regimes proliferate and mature around the globe, governments are taking an ever-more expansive view of the concept of “national security” to include more than military and defense interests, which...more
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 higher-risk. Treasury Minister Jim...more
Australia's Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, has announced major changes to Australia's foreign investment regime designed to safeguard economic and national security. Overseas investors with a proven track are set to benefit...more
On April 19, 2024, the Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an interim final rule reducing export control licensing requirements for Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) as a means to further...more
In an interim final rule published on April 19, 2024 (New Rule), the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amended the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to reduce licensing requirements on...more
On April 19, 2024, BIS removed almost all controls over exports and reexports to, and transfers within, Australia and the United Kingdom of items subject to the EAR. The action is the first change to U.S. export control...more
Australia welcomes new business and foreign investment by providing a strong economy, a stable political environment and a skilled and talented workforce. Our comprehensive guide to Doing Business in Australia has been...more
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 world war”. The move comes in the wake of an...more
The Australian Treasury has released its first quarterly report ("Report") for the 2023-24 financial year covering the regulation of foreign investment in Australia....more
In this two-part episode, Mike Burke, AGG Corporate partner and co-leader of the firm’s international initiative, is joined by Gadens partner John Kettle to discuss trans-pacific business expansion and doing business in...more
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments. ...more
Welcome to Holland & Knight's monthly defense news update. We are excited to bring you the latest in defense policy, regulatory updates and other significant developments....more
The new Register of Foreign Ownership of Australian Assets (the Register) is imminent, with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) having announced that it will be introduced on 1 July 2023. The Register was established in...more
Now in its seventh year of annual publication, White & Case's Foreign Direct Investment Reviews provides a comprehensive look into rapidly evolving foreign direct investment (FDI) laws and regulations in approximately 40...more
The Security of Critical Infrastructure (Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program Rules) (LIN 23/006) 2023 (CIRMP Rules) came into force on 17 February 2023. Responsible entities for certain critical infrastructure...more
Key Points - On February 10, 2023, CFIUS formally determined that the United Kingdom and New Zealand have established and are effectively utilizing robust processes to screen foreign investments for national security...more
In recent months, the critical minerals sector has been at the top of government legislative and regulatory agendas and has been subject to substantial media attention. "Critical minerals" is a generic term that refers to a...more
The Situation: The Australian Government has doubled Foreign Investment Review Board ("FIRB") application fees payable by investors who are required to seek approval under the Foreign Investments and Takeovers Act 1975 (Cth)...more