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22 October 2026

Australia ranks behind 90 nations for foreign investment hurdles

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Australia ranks behind 90 nations for foreign investment hurdles

Business is calling on the government to ease restrictions on foreign investment after the OECD called out new procurement rules that favour local businesses.

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