Estimated 3,000-plus rally puts Victoria Barracks sale at centre of Woollahra Council opposition Resolution 715/2026 recorded an estimated turnout of more than 3,000 people at Kippax Lake and asked Mayor Sarah Dixson to write to federal and NSW political figures over the proposed sale. Council: Woollahra Municipal Council Meeting: 26 October 2026, 6:30 PM Recorded status: approved Source status: Draft minutes; recorded wording may change when confirmed. BRIEF Woollahra Council reaffirmed its opposition to the proposed sale of Victoria Barracks, according to unconfirmed minutes recording an estimated turnout of more than 3,000 people at a Save Victoria Barracks rally in Kippax Lake, Moore Park. Resolution 715/2026, recorded as carried 11-0, asked Mayor Sarah Dixson to write to federal and NSW political figures. KEY FACTS - Woollahra Council Resolution 715/2026 reaffirmed strong opposition to the proposed sale of Victoria Barracks, according to the unconfirmed minutes. - The minutes record an estimated rally turnout of more than 3,000 people at Kippax Lake, Moore Park, on 25 October 2026. - The resolution acknowledged participation from community, veteran, business and political representatives. - The mayor was asked to write to federal and NSW political figures. - The motion was recorded as carried, with the division listed as 11-0. ANALYSIS OF THE RECORD - The resolution records council advocacy and requests correspondence, but does not record a change to ownership or a legal measure stopping the proposed sale. - The rally attendance is explicitly identified as an estimate in the resolution, so it should not be presented as an independently verified count. - The document is marked unconfirmed despite a closing certification referring to confirmation on 23 November 2026. This report treats the record as unconfirmed and does not claim that confirmation occurred. QUESTIONS FOR FOLLOW-UP REPORTING - What response, if any, will the political figures named in Part E give to the mayor's requested correspondence? - What is the current status of the proposed Victoria Barracks sale and any planned community consultation? - What method or source did council use to estimate rally attendance at more than 3,000 people? RECORDED NEXT STEPS - Resolution 715/2026 requests that the mayor write to the political figures listed in Part E; the supplied minutes do not establish that the correspondence has been sent. SOURCE PASSAGES Resolution 715/2026 recorded an estimated turnout of more than 3,000 people at the Save Victoria Barracks Rally at Kippax Lake, Moore Park, on 25 October 2026. "(Councillor Dixson) 715/2026 Resolved: THAT Council: A. Notes the strong community turnout, estimated at over 3000 people, at the Save Victoria Barracks Rally held at Kippax Lake, Moore Park on Sunday, 25 October 2026, demonstrating the depth of community concern regarding the proposed sale of Victoria Barracks." (Resolution 715/2026, Part A) The quoted clause acknowledges community representatives, veterans, business leaders and elected representatives who came together in support of protecting Victoria Barracks. "C. Acknowledges the broad coalition of community representatives, veterans, business leaders and elected representatives who came together in support of protecting Victoria Barracks." (Resolution 715/2026, Part C) The quoted clause expresses Council's strong opposition to the sale of Victoria Barracks and its commitment to advocating for protection of its military, historic and heritage values, together with meaningful community consultation about its future. "D. Reaffirms Council's strong opposition to the sale of Victoria Barracks and its commitment to advocating for the protection of its significant military, historic and heritage values, together with meaningful community consultation about its future." (Resolution 715/2026, Part D) The quoted clause calls for the mayor to write to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles, Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, Shadow Defence Minister James Patterson and other named federal and NSW political figures. "Unconfirmed Woollahra Municipal Council Ordinary Council 26 October 2026 Page | 12 E. Request the Mayor writes to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Defence Minister Richard Marles, Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor, Shadow Defence Minister James Patterson, NSW Senator Jess Collins and Dr Marjorie ONeil, member for Coogee, the Leader of the Australian Greens David Shoebridge, the Leader of the NSW Opposition and member for Vaucluse, Kellie Sloane, the NSW Minister for Veterans, David Harris MP, the Shadow NSW Minister for Veterans, Tim James MP, and Mr Alex Greenwhich, Member for Sydney." (Resolution 715/2026, Part E) The motion was recorded as carried, with 11 councillors listed for the motion and none against. "The Motion was put and Carried. Note:In accordance with Council's Code of Meeting Practice a Division of votes is recorded on this matter. For the MotionAgainst the Motion Councillor Ardouin, Councillor Dixson, Councillor Jarvis, Councillor Mitchell, Councillor Parmegiani, Councillor Price, Councillor Regan, Councillor Robertson, Councillor Silcocks, Councillor Torsten, Councillor Woodgate None 11/0 11.4." (Resolution 715/2026 voting record) The meeting's attendance list identifies the mayor as Councillor Sarah Dixson. "Present:Her Worship the Mayor, Councillor Sarah Dixson, ex-officio Councillors:Hugh Woodgate (Deputy Mayor) James Ardouin Mary-Lou Jarvis Jeanette Mitchell (via Zoom) Julian Parmegiani Harriet Price Lucinda Regan Matthew Robertson Mark Silcocks (left meeting at 8:00pm during Item 15.3, returned at 8:47pm during Item 19) Torsten Staff:Rosemary Bullmore - General Counsel (via Zoom) Jennifer Chenhall - Manager, Governance & Risk James Dolton - Chief Financial Officer Rhys Johnson - Team Leader, Governance & Meetings Melissa Lee - A/Coordinator, Governance & Risk Sue Meekin - Director, Corporate Performance Tom O'Hanlon - Director, Infrastructure" (Meeting attendance list) The supplied record is labelled unconfirmed minutes of Woollahra Municipal Council's Ordinary Council Meeting held on 26 October 2026. "Ordinary Council Monday, 26 October 2026 6:30 PM Minutes Unconfirmed Woollahra Municipal Council Ordinary Council 26 October 2026 Page | 2 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes of the Meeting of Ordinary Council held at the Council Chambers, 536 New South Head Road, Double Bay, on 26 October 2026 at 6:30 PM." (Document title and meeting details) The closing certification refers to confirmation of the 26 October 2026 minutes at a council meeting on 23 November 2026. "We certify that the Minutes of the Ordinary Meeting of Woollahra Municipal Council held on 26/10/2026 and confirmed by the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 23/11/2026 as a true and correct record of the meeting." 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