Victoria Barracks sale sparks veteran grief and anger
The Australian government’s plan to sell Victoria Barracks has drawn criticism from veterans, who report feelings of abandonment and grief. The decision is part of a broader government initiative to sell 67 properties, a move expected to raise billions of dollars.
The Defence Minister has stated that maintaining Victoria Barracks as a defence site would cost approximately $200 million over the next decade. As a result of the sale, approximately 500 people currently stationed at the site are expected to vacate by Christmas.
Veterans and mental health professionals have raised concerns regarding the human cost of the decision, noting that the loss of such significant sites can impact military identity and lead to disenfranchised grief and a sense of institutional betrayal.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 500 people at Victoria Barracks are expected to move out by Christmas. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] Keeping Victoria Barracks as a defence site would cost about $200 million over the next decade. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The wider sale of 67 properties is expected to raise billions. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government plans to sell Victoria Barracks. www.smh.com.au · www.brisbanetimes.com.au · www.theage.com.au