---
title: "Screen the deal for FIRB approval under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/screen-the-deal-for-foreign-investment-approval/commonwealth"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A2-T1-R3-CTH"
practice_area: "Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["CTH"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Screen the deal for FIRB approval under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act

> From the ownership chart and assets, draft a FIRB note: who is a foreign person, what is acquired, any sensitive-sector or zero-dollar category, and facts to source.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/screen-the-deal-for-foreign-investment-approval/commonwealth  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Mergers & Acquisitions / Private Equity](https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | From the ownership chart and assets, draft a FIRB note: who is a foreign person, what is acquired, any sensitive-sector or zero-dollar category, and facts to source. |
| What the lawyer must review | Take thresholds from current Treasury/FIRB guidance; they index each 1 January Check 2026 figures: A$347m non-FTA, A$1.498b FTA Check zero-dollar thresholds (not indexed): foreign government investors, residential land Check vacant commercial land, media and national security businesses (regulations: FATA s 4) Note that missed notices risk divestiture |
| Written for | Commonwealth |
| Applies to | [Screen the deal for foreign-investment approval](https://ailawframework.com/practice/mergers-and-acquisitions-private-equity/screen-the-deal-for-foreign-investment-approval.md) |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer review required**

The responsible lawyer reviews the work against the instructions, sources and intended use.

- What the AI does: Potential support includes preparing preliminary structure or wording and identifying points for review. Confirm the tool’s capability and permitted scope.
- What the lawyer does: Set the scope, verify the evidence, resolve exceptions and approve the final output for its intended use.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Suggested checking approach based on the task guidance. Complete the assessment for the actual tool, information and jurisdiction.
- Why: The plan reflects the described work and review requirements. Policy colours are not used to determine permission or checking.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Check the current court or regulator requirements, prescribed form and attachments for the intended document and filing.
2. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
3. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
4. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
5. Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.

## Notes

- Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts. The checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*