CANBERRA, ACT, Nov. 8 -- The Prime Minister of Australia issued the following media release:

ANTHONY ALBANESE, PRIME MINISTER:Good afternoon. I'm very pleased to be joined by the Deputy Prime Minister and the Defence Minister Richard Marles here at this historic site of Victoria Barracks. And today, I can announce that Victoria Barracks will be free for all Sydneysiders to enjoy, and it will remain in public hands. This will give an assurance to the public that the heritage at this site is vital, that it be not just maintained, but indeed enhanced. And that is why we'll engage as well with the Australian War Memorial to make sure that there's proper recognition for the important history of this site. I've lived in Sydney my whole life, and...