Australia extends capital gains tax concession for foreign renewables investors to 2040

Australia has extended a capital gains tax exemption for foreign investors in wind, solar, and battery storage projects by another decade, moving the deadline to June 2040 to maintain investment flows into clean energy infrastructure.

First covered Aug 20, 2026 · 8:31 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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37d PV Tech Australia extends capital gains tax concession for foreign renewables investors to 2040 — Australia has extended a CGT concession for foreign investors in wind, solar and BESS by a further decade, pushing the deadline to June 2040.

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