Australia has a strong track record of attracting investment.
The Investor Front Door will help make Australia more attractive to investors and project proponents by making it simpler and easier to invest.
Pilot phase
The Investor Front Door is in its pilot phase.
The pilot phase will:
- facilitate a small number of nationally significant projects to test and refine the Investor Front Door’s service offering
- develop working arrangements across all levels of government to support the Investor Front Door’s services
- gather evidence on overlaps and gaps in Australia’s regulatory environment and project financing arrangements to inform the government on opportunities for improvement.
For proponents
When you undertake a project in Australia, you must understand and comply with regulations and approvals. This may include Australian, state and territory, and local government regulations and approvals.
These regulations are often designed to make sure projects are run safely, responsibly and with community expectations in mind.
Dedicated support
The Government will select nationally significant projects for the pilot that will receive support through parts of the project lifecycle. A dedicated engagement manager will guide proponents through the regulatory decision-making process, which includes:
- identifying the required approvals
- mapping out how the approvals fit together
- connecting proponents with the right government agencies and regulators.
Government financing support
Support may also include helping proponents identify whether suitable government financing is available from existing specialist investment vehicles, such as:
- Australian Renewable Energy Agency
- Clean Energy Finance Corporation
- Export Finance Australia
- Housing Australia
- National Reconstruction Fund Corporation
- Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility
- Regional Investment Corporation.
Eligibility
If you are a project proponent and interested in being in the pilot, check if you are eligible.