Project finance for international projects
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Whether you’re delivering a major infrastructure project, investing in offshore operations or supplying critical goods or services to international buyers, we can help finance the deal.
From sustainable infrastructure and critical minerals to global defence contracts, our support helps Australian businesses and their partners succeed overseas.
How could our solutions support your project?
Major infrastructure projects
that use Australian goods, services or IP.
Australian businesses
investing offshore in assets like warehousing, production or distribution.
Export contracts
requiring long-term, large-scale finance or risk mitigation.
Cross-border partnerships
with sovereign, corporate or multilateral stakeholders.
Strategic regional development
including Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
Why choose Export Finance Australia?
We believe that no one should have to take on the world alone. We provide flexible finance solutions to help businesses grow and succeed internationally.
We understand complex international markets
We bring experience in emerging, frontier and strategic markets where commercial banks may hesitate.
Finance where others can’t
We fill the market gap by providing finance when banks are unwilling or unable to.
Credibility for global deals
Our involvement can strengthen your position and attract other financiers.
Tailored appetite for risks
We offer longer tenors and consider broader Australian benefit than many commercial financiers.
What we look for
We assess projects based on:
- a clear Australian export or supply chain benefit
- commercial viability and bankability
- strong governance and procurement processes
- environmental and social due diligence
- gaps in private sector finance or higher-risk markets.
Strategic focus: Southeast Asia, critical minerals and more
We support key sectors and regions that align with Australia’s strategic interests:
- Southeast Asia Investment Financing Facility to encourage regional trade and development
- Critical Minerals Facility to finance projects aligned with global supply chain goals
- sustainable infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific, including energy, water and transport
- defence exports through the Defence Export Facility.
Talk to us to see how we could help your business
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or call us directly on 1800 093 724
FAQs
We consider international projects that benefit Australian exports, involve Australian companies or use Australian goods, services or IP.
Yes, we can support sovereign borrowers and government-backed infrastructure where Australian participation is significant.
Yes, we finance offshore investments where there is a clear Australian benefit, such as overseas production, logistics or partnerships.
We provide finance in AUD, USD, EUR and GBP, and have experience in Southeast Asia, the Indo-Pacific and other emerging markets.
Some of the information we may request during assessment includes:
- Financial model and business case
- Contract terms or buyer/supplier arrangements
- Environmental, technical and risk documentation
- Country risk profile and project governance
- Evidence of Australian content or benefit
Yes. We often co-finance with banks, multilateral lenders and other ECAs to deliver large or complex transactions.