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FIRB Changes Payment Methods for Fees

By Ravs Realtors · 11 September 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Foreigninvestment
Photo: AS 1979 / flickr · Public Domain

Effective September 19, 2026, foreign investment fees can no longer be paid via credit or debit card to the Treasury. This change affects all fee payments made on or after this date.

Foreign investors in Melbourne's western growth corridor must adjust their payment processes for FIRB applications, ensuring alternative methods are in place to avoid delays.

Summarised by Ravs Realtors from reporting by Foreigninvestment.

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