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Australia’s government faces backlash for proposing to sell 13 historic NSW defence sites, with former PM Paul Keating calling it a national disgrace.
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating has condemned the federal government’s plan to sell 13 historic defence sites in NSW, including Victoria Barracks and HMAS Penguin, calling it a "vandalising of the national estate."
He argued these sites are public treasures not for sale and criticized the Department of Defence for seeking revenue through land divestment, urging funding for AUKUS and submarine projects via proper budgeting.
A $5 billion unsolicited bid by developer Landcom in 2023 was rejected, with no ongoing negotiations.
The proposal has drawn broad opposition from politicians across parties over concerns about losing heritage and waterfront assets to private development.
El gobierno de Australia enfrenta una reacción violenta por proponer vender 13 sitios históricos de defensa de Nueva Gales del Sur, con el ex primer ministro Paul Keating llamándolo una vergüenza nacional.