25% of Cox Communications was transferred by inheritance to Blair Parry-Okenden. This made her the wealthiest Person in Australia(~10 Billion). FCC rules do not allow a common carrier to have more than 25% total foreign ownership.
https:// www.fcc.gov/general/foreign-ownership-rules-and-policies-common-carrier-aeronautical-en-route-and-aeronautical
I'm sure their were other foreign owners of Cox prior to the probate ruling. She did not divest the stock.
This may have had some implications for net-neutrality. Still digging on it. The events that took place occurred between 2013-2016. The cash to CF could have been for help with this case. Could be related to 5 Eyes.
Australians have always had an image of benevolence in foreign affairs. They are good cover for doing something politically suspect.