Coalition Bill Seeks To Block Albanese Government From Selling Victoria Barracks Sydney

Key points

• The Coalition has introduced a bill in the Senate to stop the Albanese Government selling Victoria Barracks Sydney. The Protecting Australia's Defence Heritage Bill 2026 would let Parliament block the sale of strategic and historically significant defence assets.
• It would also require the Defence Minister to justify any sale in Parliament. The Greens have criticised the proposed sale, arguing the site should be used for public housing.
• Independent MP Allegra Spender has launched a community survey on the site's future.