Australia reverses defence property selloff after backlash, keeps heritage sites public

The Albanese government has partially reversed its plan to sell underutilised defence properties, preserving four heritage-listed sites including Sydney's Victoria Barracks for community use. The reversal follows public backlash from veterans and former PMs, though 63 other sites remain earmarked for sale to recoup $3bn. This signals political sensitivity to defence-related asset disposals ahead of elections.

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