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On 1 January 2021, significant reforms to
Australia s foreign investment regime, also known as the FIRB
regime, commenced. With a focus on national security issues, the
Australian Government has introduced a new national security test,
expanded the powers of the Treasurer relating to national security
matters, strengthened compliance and enforcement tools and
more.
In this insight, we explore some of the key changes to the FIRB
regime and proposed amendments to the
Security of Critical
Infrastructure Act 2018 (
SOCI Act) and their
relevance to investments in the energy and resources sector.
Nick Warner s life and career in the Australian Secret Intelligence Service
Updated on: February 24, 2021 / 7:13 AM / CBS News
In this episode of
Intelligence Matters, host Michael Morell interviews one of the world s top intelligence officials from down under, Nick Warner. Warner has held senior positions in Australia s diplomatic service, its defense ministry and intelligence services. He also served as the director of Australia s equivalent to the CIA, the Australian Secret Intelligence Service, known as ASIS. Warner discusses the path he took to becoming a top intelligence official, the importance of the power of the trust, and being stranded in an Iranian desert.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has teamed up with Andrew âTwiggyâ Forrestâs Fortescue Metals, to head a clean-energy drive at the iron ore giant.
Mr Turnbull has agreed to become chairman of Australian Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a Fortescue subsidiary which scours the globe for clean-energy investment opportunities.
Mr Turnbull has been joined by former Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) director-general Nick Warner, who has signed on to become the FFIâs special advisor for international affairs.
Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest said he was âproudâ to announce Mr Turnbullâs appointment, saying he would âbring a level of vital experienceâ to the role.
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has teamed up with Andrew âTwiggyâ Forrestâs Fortescue Metals, to head a clean-energy drive at the iron ore giant.
Mr Turnbull has agreed to become chairman of Australian Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a Fortescue subsidiary which scours the globe for clean-energy investment opportunities.
Mr Turnbull has been joined by former Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) director-general Nick Warner, who has signed on to become the FFIâs special advisor for international affairs.
Fortescue chairman Andrew Forrest said he was âproudâ to announce Mr Turnbullâs appointment, saying he would âbring a level of vital experienceâ to the role.