Australia to boost scrutiny of 'high-risk' foreign investment

Treasurer says reform will toughen and streamline foreign investment

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Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers, speaking in Sydney on May 1, outlines the government's plan to revamp foreign investment rules. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins)  © AAP

SHAUN TURTON, Nikkei staff writer

SYDNEY -- Australia will revamp its foreign investment laws to increase scrutiny of "high-risk" and "complicated" projects while streamlining the process for known investors in nonsensitive areas, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday.

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