New portal

Digital transformation

We are reforming foreign investment in Australia to deliver a stronger, more streamlined, and more transparent system. The reforms will make the processing of investment applications faster and easier. Key to this is the delivery of a new Foreign Investment Portal.

New portal

The new Foreign Investment Portal is currently being built for investors and their agents. It will support more effective and efficient foreign investment application processing and compliance activities across government.

Key changes

The new portal will allow users to:

  • Log in using their Digital ID.
  • Submit foreign investment submissions through a new, structured submission process.
  • Save partially completed submissions and return to finish later.
  • Communicate with the Treasury about submissions.
  • Access guidance in the system at the point it’s needed.
  • Manage compliance and reporting requirements.

New portal features

The new portal will replace the current FIRB Application Portal. It is:

More efficient: Dynamic forms will prompt the collection of the right information up-front. More functional: The portal will be user-friendly with built-in guidance at the point it's needed. More transparent: Portal users will be able to view and track the status of their submission. Secure: The portal has been designed to securely collect and manage personal and protected information.

Portal roadmap

The roadmap graphic highlights the key features of the new Foreign Investment Portal. This functionality will be the focus of upcoming information sessions.

Portal account

  • Login using Digital ID
  • Create an account
  • Link staff to an account

Submissions

  • Complete and submit investment proposals
  • Monitor progress of proposals
  • View decisions

Payments

  • Pay fees in the portal

Communication

  • Streamlined, in-system communication

Compliance reports

  • Submit compliance reports as required by conditions

Delivery timeline

We are currently on track to complete the build of the new portal in March 2025.

Stay up to date

An online information session is planned for 13 December 2024 from 10 am to 11 am.

To join our mailing list and receive an invite to the information session, please email the Foreign Investment Transformation Consultation team at FITC@treasury.gov.au.

We will continue to engage with you regularly to prepare for the launch of the new portal.

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