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flag Australia to sell Perth barracks and 63 other sites to fund military upgrades and AUKUS projects.

flag Australia plans to sell Irwin and Leeuwin Barracks in Perth, along with 63 other defence sites, to raise up to $3 billion for military upgrades and AUKUS-related projects. flag The move, part of a national divestment program following a 2023 audit, aims to consolidate personnel from the two Perth sites to Palmer Barracks in South Guildford, with cadets possibly relocating to community venues. flag The 15-hectare Leeuwin site, built in 1941 on prime riverfront land, has been under consideration for sale since 2015. flag Heritage-listed buildings at Irwin Barracks may be relocated to the Army Museum in Fremantle. flag The government says proceeds will fund defence modernization, while critics warn of impacts on readiness and heritage.

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