Functions Spectacle Island was established in 1865. It was used to store gunpowder before subsequently being converted to store naval munitions. More recently, the site was used as a repository for the Navy history collection and a parade location for Navy Cadets. The use of Spectacle Island was…

Functions RAAF Williams – Point Cook is the birthplace of the Australian Flying Corps and its successor, the Royal Australian Air Force. It was established in 1913 as the location for the Central Flying School. The site provides office space, an active airfield, a RAAF Museum, repository and a…

Functions Acquired by Defence in 1949, RAAF Glenbrook is located in the foothills of the NSW Blue Mountains, north-west of Sydney. This site houses Headquarters Air Command, and provides office space and a site for Cadet training. Address Great Western HighwayGlenbrook NSW 2773 Size 22.2 hectares…

Functions Established in the 1870s, Newland Barracks is located in the City of Geelong. The site has been in continuous use by military volunteers, Army and the Army Reserves. The historic buildings have been adaptively repurposed for multiple uses. The site serves as an Army Reserves training and…

Functions HMAS Leeuwin was established in August 1941 as a naval depot during World War II. The site was decommissioned as a naval base in 1986, transferred to the Australian Army, and renamed Leeuwin Barracks. It was declared surplus to Defence requirements in 2014. Divestment was paused in 2021.…

Functions Latchford Barracks is one of the 4 garrisons within the Albury-Wodonga Military Area. The Barracks is located approximately 10km away from the other garrisons and was originally built as a personnel staging camp during World War II. This site serves as office space, logistics, live‑in…

Functions Completed in 1820, the site is located in Parramatta's central business district opposite the railway station. The Lancer Association Museum is located on the site. The site serves as an Army Reserves and Cadet training facility and hosts a museum. Address 2 Smith StreetParramatta NSW…

Functions Built in 1903, the Kyneton Drill Hall, formally known as Mont St Quentin Barracks, is located in the centre of the Kyneton township in regional Victoria. This site was used most recently as a Cadet training facility, prior to vacancy in 2020. Cadets now parade at Gisborne Secondary…

Functions Established in 1948 as a military training area, Irwin Barracks is located about 7 km from Perth central business district. This site serves as office space, logistics, live-in accommodation, Army Reserves and cadet facility. Address Samichon RoadKarrakatta WA 6010 Size 61.5 hectares…

Functions This site is used predominantly for Reserves and Cadet training and is approximately 6km from Adelaide central business district. This site serves as office space, live-in accommodation and an Army Reserves and Cadet training facility. Address Muller RoadGreenacres SA 5086 Size 7 hectares…

Functions This site is located in Newtown, Geelong and supports Air Force Cadets training. This site serves as an Air Force Cadets training facility. Address 48 Sherbourne TerraceGeelong VIC 3220 Size 0.60 hectares Occupants Australian Public Service personnel: <10 Cadets: 150–200 People are…

Functions Fairbairn golf course was established in the 1960s. This site is operated as a public golf course by way of a licence agreement with a civilian operator. Government will engage with existing tenants as part of the divestment process. Address Laverton AveFairbairn ACT 2609 Size 65 hectares…

Functions Edinburgh Parks is a legacy land holding from the sale of 650 hectares of Defence land at Edinburgh that was declared surplus to requirements in the mid-1990s, following the consolidation and modernisation of the laboratories at Defence Science and Technology Edinburgh. This site…

Functions This site is an Army Reserve logistics and distribution centre and sits on a 23.1 hectare parcel of land. This site serves as a storage, logistics and distribution base for Army Reserves. Address Lloyds RoadBathurst NSW 2795 Size 23.1 hectares Occupants Australian Defence Force personnel…

Functions Located near Port Botany, the site is a logistics distribution centre. This site is a logistics and distribution centre and temporarily stores a Navy historical collection and in 2023 the Navy historical collection was relocated here from Spectacle Island. Address 1 Hill StreetBanksmeadow…

Functions This small arms range supports Cairns-based Army Reserves and wider regional units. This site is used for small arms weapons training. Government will engage with existing tenants as part of the divestment process. Address Rifle Range RoadAtherton QLD 4883 Size 124 hectares Factsheet…

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