The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is a non-statutory body responsible for advising the Treasurer on foreign investment policy and its administration. It examines foreign investment proposals submitted under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act 1975 and under Australia's Foreign Investment Policy. The Board is supported by the Department. The Board comprises of 6 part-time members appointed by the Treasurer, as well as the Division Head of the Foreign Investment Division of the Department of the Treasury.
Further information
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Type of Body
D. Advisory Body - Policy and Stakeholder Consultation
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
0
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Advisory Board
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Creation Date
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Postal Address
Langton Crescent
Parkes ACT 2600
Australia
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Mr. Bruce Miller AO | 6 April 2022 | 5 April 2027 |
| Other | Mr. Simon Writer PSM | 19 April 2022 | 1 January 2099 |
| Member | Ms. Margaret McDonald | 26 March 2019 | 25 March 2024 |
| Member | The Hon. Nick Minchin | 17 December 2018 | 16 December 2023 |
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | VACANT | ||
| Member | Mr. Steven Skala AO | 18 September 2020 | 17 September 2025 |
| Member | Ms. Carolyn Kay | 20 November 2021 | 19 November 2026 |
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