In response to the 2023 Defence Strategic Review, the Government commissioned an independent audit of the Defence estate to assess whether the estate footprint was fit for purpose.
The Audit considered a range of estate-related matters to ensure the Defence estate is best positioned to support operational and capability requirements.
The Audit was conducted by two independent co-leads, Ms Jan Mason and Mr Jim Miller, who together visited 70 Defence locations and engaged with stakeholders across Government, Defence and industry.
The Audit
The Defence Estate Audit was delivered to Government in December 2023.
The Audit made recommendations aimed at re-orienting the Defence estate to meet current and future capability needs.
The Government has accepted the Audit's recommendations for a focused program of consolidation and divestment across multiple sites aimed at rationalising and re-orientating the estate towards contemporary and future security challenges.
The Department of Finance (Finance) is managing new divestments of properties identified through the Defence Estate Audit. To view the sites, go to the Defence website.
Finance’s role
Finance is leading new divestments due to its:
- previous experience in managing a large-scale divestment program
- expertise in divestment and remediation
- understanding of the Commonwealth Property Disposal Policy and other land policy and legislation.
Finance will lead the divestment of 46 owned surplus properties and 12 leased properties, located across all states and territories.
Finance will work with Defence to sequence the transition of personnel and capability from sites, and ensure that the Defence estate is positioned to support its operational and capability needs.
Expressions of Interest
Finance welcomes expressions of interest from the public, which will assist in determining the level of market interest for sites and potential future uses. Please note that consideration of expressions of interest will occur following the due diligence process. To register your interest, complete the form below.
Responding to this Expression of Interest is on a voluntary basis and will be at the sole cost and risk of the respondent.
This Expression of Interest is not a commitment to any particular course of action. It is not a notice or part of any proposed or actual divestment or sale process.
This Expression of Interest does not create any representation, either express or implied, that:
a) any divestment or sale will proceed; or
b) if a divestment or sale does proceed, that a potential interested buyer’s other form of application (if any) will be given any preference or special consideration.
Finance makes no representation and does not warrant that any information contained in this Expression of Interest is accurate, current or complete.
Finance, including through this Expression of Interest, will not be liable to any potential interested buyer on the basis of any promissory estoppel, quantum merit or other contractual, quasi contractual or restitutionary grounds whatsoever or in negligence as a consequence of any matter relating or incidental to a potential interested buyer’s participation in this Expression of Interest process, including instances in which:
a) Finance decides not to proceed with divestment for all or any of the requirements; or
b) Finance exercises or fails to exercise any of its rights under or in relation to this Expression of Interest.
Any questions or correspondence should be directed to the contact provided below. Finance reserves the right to respond, or not respond, to specific questions or Expression of Interests at its own discretion.
To view the properties, use the dropdown next to each state / territory. Please select the sites you are expressing an interested in, noting more than one property can be selected.
