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Albanese once fought to save prime Defence real estate. That's changed
Key takeaways
- HMAS Penguin, on Sydney Harbour's lower north shore, was once described by Mr Albanese as "a jewel for the entire country".
- Parliamentary speeches from 2021 reveal Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was opposed to selling Defence-owned land on Sydney Harbour.
- Some of the land at HMAS Penguin will go on the market as part of the Defence Department's plans to sell dozens of military assets across the country.
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HMAS Penguin, on Sydney Harbour's lower north shore, was once described by Mr Albanese as "a jewel for the entire country". (Australian Defence Force)
Parliamentary speeches from 2021 reveal Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was opposed to selling Defence-owned land on Sydney Harbour.
Some of the land at HMAS Penguin will go on the market as part of the Defence Department's plans to sell dozens of military assets across the country.
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