Amendments to the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Regulations 1989, have now removed the exemption that previously applied to temporary residents purchasing residential real estate in Australia. This amendment means that temporary residents of Australia will now need to apply for approval before buying any Australian real estate.

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