John Howard rallies veterans against $3bn defence site sell-off
The federal government plans to sell 67 defence properties nationwide. Sydney's Victoria Barracks is included. The properties are worth roughly $3 billion.
Former PM John Howard is speaking at a rally on Sunday to oppose the sale. John Howard says the government doesn't care about military heritage.
The Albanese government is selling off 67 defence sites to fund infrastructure in Australia's north. Victoria Barracks in Sydney is among them.
NSW Premier Chris Minns, Defence Minister Richard Marles, and politicians from both sides all oppose it.
- 67 across the nation
- Defence sites for sale
- $3 billion
- Total value
- Victoria Barracks, Sydney
- Location
- Sunday 12.45pm
- Rally time
Why it mattersThe sites hold hundreds of years of military heritage. A sale could change how defence buildings are spread across the nation.
AustraliaSydney's iconic Victoria Barracks and defence sites in Melbourne and Brisbane face potential sale, sparking veteran and community backlash.
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