From www.claytonutz.com: Starting January 1, 2026, certain high-value acquisitions of Australian real estate must be notified to the ACCC and cleared before completion, alongside existing foreign investment regulations.

Notification is required based on monetary thresholds related to the parties’ turnover and the value of the real estate, with specific exemptions for residential development and certain business operations.

The ACCC will have a structured review process with defined timelines, allowing for a fast-track determination or waiver application, while still monitoring transactions that fall below the thresholds for potential competition concerns.