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Australia Briefing: $1.8 Billion Defence Property Sell-Off, Melbourne Vacancies Near 30-Year High, Two Charged in Goulburn Murder

The developments point to budget prioritisation for defence, pandemic-era workplace shifts, plus an active prosecution.

Overview

  • The federal government confirmed plans to dispose of military property assets valued at $1.8 billion.
  • Some heritage sites are included in the sell-off to raise money for military spending, according to reporting.
  • Officials have not yet released detailed lists of properties or disposal timelines.
  • Melbourne’s office vacancy rate has climbed to its highest level in nearly three decades following the state work-from-home mandate.
  • NSW Police charged a man and a woman with murder over the death of a woman in Goulburn, marking a new phase in the investigation.