Full divestment

Community information session

Defence is holding a community walk-in information session about the divestment. This is an opportunity for the community to speak with Australian Government representatives about the divestment process, transition planning and next steps.

  • Wednesday 15 April 2026
  • Attendance is welcome anytime between 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Light refreshments will be served
  • The Annex, back of the City Hall Building, 541 Ruthven Street Toowoomba

Complete the registration form to confirm attendance.

Functions

This small arms rifle range and training area is located 15km south-east of RAAF Base Amberley. It supports activities for Defence personnel located at Amberley.

This site is used for small arms training and a training area for heavy vehicle drivers, bush training and ground defence exercises.

Address

Carmichaels Road
Purga QLD 4306

Size

429 hectares

Factsheet

Purga Rifle Range estate audit factsheet (PDF, 118.6 KB)

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.