Australia reverses sale of four historic military sites after public protests

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Australia reversed plans to sell four historic military properties after public protests, deciding to retain them in public ownership. The government says it will seek new public uses for the sites and return some military land to Indigenous communities.

The Australian government has opted to retain four significant historical military sites in public hands, responding to widespread public dissent against their potential sale. Notably, Victoria Barracks in Sydney and other sites in Victoria will remain untouched. The government aims to find new public purposes for these locations while preserving their heritage, and part of the broader reforms includes returning certain military lands to Indigenous communities.