‘A Flawed Finance Policy’: Former Government Adviser Criticises Defence Estate Sale
Peter Collins also argued that the government was failing in its responsibility to protect Australians by committing to sell 67 defence assets.
TL;DR
- Community groups allege a predetermined outcome in the government's approach to selling surplus defence land.
- The Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee is inquiring into the management of defence estate assets.
- An independent audit of the defence estate concluded it is 'too large and is on an unsustainable trajectory'.
- Defence Minister Richard Marles announced the decision to sell all or part of 67 Defence holdings.
- Some of the sites slated for sale are described as high-profile heritage and historic sites.