RSL, federal opposition and local MPs cast doubt on the plan, which Labor says will result in about $3bn for defence Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Veterans say the government’s planned sell off of more than 60 defence properties will take at least a decade and cost billions, urging Labor not to repeat the mistakes of previous divestment drives. The RSL, the federal opposition and local MPs expressed doubts about the plan announced on Wednesday, set to see as much as $1.8bn raised from the sale of properties including training sites, bases, warehouse and disused land, all deemed to offer no strategic value. Continue reading...
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ADF veterans warn selloff of 60 historic defence properties will take a decade and cost billions
Australian veterans, the RSL, the federal opposition, and local MPs are questioning the Labor government's plan to sell off over 60 historic defence properties. The government anticipates raising approximately $1.8 billion from the sale of training sites, bases, warehouses, and unused land considered to have no strategic value.
Tom McIlroy and Penry BuckleyThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-02-04 · 14:00 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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Australian veterans, the RSL, the federal opposition, and local MPs are questioning the Labor government's plan to sell off over 60 historic defence properties. The government anticipates raising approximately $1.8 billion from the sale of training sites, bases, warehouses, and unused land considered to have no strategic value. Veterans warn the selloff could take a decade and cost billions, citing potential pitfalls based on past divestment experiences. Critics express doubt about the plan's feasibility, while the government estimates the sales will generate around $3 billion for defence. The properties slated for sale are located across Australia.
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Properties to be sold include training sites, bases, warehouse and disused land.
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The selloff is expected to raise as much as $1.8bn.
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Government plans to sell off more than 60 defence properties.
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Labor says the selloff will result in about $3bn for defence.
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Veterans say the selloff will take at least a decade and cost billions.
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