Defence Estate Audit community information sessions

The Australian Government recognises that some Defence sites identified for divestment in the Defence Estate Audit have strong historical, cultural and community significance.

In order to deliver the future estate, Defence is holding community information sessions to share information about the Defence Estate Audit and what divestments may mean for local areas.

Defence understands that local communities may have questions about history, heritage, community use, local impacts and future opportunities. These sessions are intended to help people access information and raise matters that are important to them.

At each session, Defence will provide:

an overview of the implementation of the Defence Estate Audit
information relevant to the local site or area
advice on the proposed divestment process and next steps
an opportunity to ask questions and share feedback.

Upcoming sessions

The following Defence Estate Audit sites have community engagement sessions booked. Click through to the site for more information.

The schedule of community information sessions will continue to be updated on this page.

State and region	Date	Defence Estate Audit site(s)
Tasmania, Devonport	7 April 2026	Burnie Training Depot Burnie - Training Ship Emu Devonport Training Depot Devonport - Training Ship Sheean
Tasmania, Launceston	8 April 2026	George Town - Training Ship York Launceston - Training Ship Tamar Scottsdale St Helens - Training Ship Argonaut Stony Head Training Area Youngtown Training Depot
Tasmania, Hobart	9 April 2026	Bridgewater Training Depot Buckland Military Training Area Derwent Barracks Fort Direction Hobart - Training Ship Derwent

Register interest

To receive updates for upcoming local community information sessions, register via this form.

Full name

Post code

Organisation representation

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Area of interest (select multiple)

Divestment process and timing

Movement of personnel, including Reservists and Cadets

Heritage preservation

Future land use

Other

Sites of interest (select multiple)

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Contacts

Community engagement

estate.engagement@defence.gov.au

General enquiries

delivering.the.future.estate@defence.gov.au

Buyer enquiries

Condition of sale will be subject to the divestment process. Potential buyers should visit the Department of Finance site for more information.