Sydney and Melbourne Victoria Barracks to remain in public hands

Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne will remain in public hands following a partial reversal of plans to sell Australian defence properties, The Guardian reports.

The two barracks are among four heritage-listed defence properties to be preserved for community use, according to the report published on November 8. The change follows a backlash from veterans and former prime ministers.

The decision represents a partial retreat from the defence property selloff, rather than a reversal of the entire plan.

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• Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne to remain in public hands after partial backtrack on defence property selloff