---
title: "Screen the buyer for FIRB status, ban compliance and clearance"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/residential-conveyancing-and-property/screen-the-buyer-for-foreign-investment-or-overseas-ownership-consent/commonwealth"
type: "task_jurisdiction_version"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A9-T1-R6-CTH"
practice_area: "Residential Conveyancing & Property"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
jurisdictions: ["CTH"]
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Screen the buyer for FIRB status, ban compliance and clearance

> From the buyer facts, draft a FIRB note under the FATA 1975 (Cth): who may be a foreign person, what is acquired, whether a ban or approval applies, and documents needed.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/residential-conveyancing-and-property/screen-the-buyer-for-foreign-investment-or-overseas-ownership-consent/commonwealth  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Residential Conveyancing & Property](https://ailawframework.com/practice/residential-conveyancing-and-property.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | From the buyer facts, draft a FIRB note under the FATA 1975 (Cth): who may be a foreign person, what is acquired, whether a ban or approval applies, and documents needed. |
| What the lawyer must review | Check the ban first: 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2029, no foreign purchases of established dwellings Check the narrow exceptions: 20+ dwelling redevelopment, commercial-scale housing, build-to-rent Get approval for new dwellings and vacant land; fees index each 1 July Check state vacant land tax and the ATO vacancy fee |
| Written for | Commonwealth |
| Applies to | [Screen the buyer for foreign-investment or overseas-ownership consent](https://ailawframework.com/practice/residential-conveyancing-and-property/screen-the-buyer-for-foreign-investment-or-overseas-ownership-consent.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 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. Trace every relied-on figure to its source, confirm dates and assumptions, and independently recalculate totals or derived amounts.
2. Review operative clauses in the complete document, including definitions, cross-references, schedules and inconsistencies with the instructions.
3. Confirm that the actual tool, feature and processing terms permit use of this information, including access, retention, training and disclosure conditions.
4. Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
5. Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
6. 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.*