The future of Victoria Barracks is being considered following the federal Government’s announcement that the site may be sold. This follows an audit which indicated that the Barracks is no longer strategically critical for Defence.

This is a significant moment for our community, and it must be approached carefully.

There are four principles that will guide how I engage on this issue:

1. Heritage protections that already in place must be respected to ensure the history and significance of the site is preserved.

2. Any future for Victoria Barracks should increase public access wherever possible. This is a remarkable and historic part of our community, and it should be something people can experience, not something closed off.

3. Long-term community value - not short-term revenue - must be at the centre of any decision. 

4. A large portion of the land should remain in public hands, especially the areas of heritage significance. 

My priority is to listen to the community - particularly those in the Defence community - whose connection to the Barracks runs deep. Please fill out my survey to share your feedback.