Greens, One Nation and Howard Throw a ‘Precious, Irreplaceable’ Party to Block Victoria Barracks Sale

A dusty corner of Sydney’s Paddington suburb became the unlikely stage for a cross‑party showdown when Greens, One Nation supporters and a handful of local councillors converged to protect the historic Victoria Barracks.

The rally, billed as “Precious, Irreplaceable”, was fronted by Howard, who managed to pull together an eclectic crowd that would look at home in a political comedy sketch. He warned that selling the defence facility would be a crime against heritage and the national psyche.

The Greens arrived in their signature leaf‑green shirts, while One Nation supporters sported the black and red of their flag, each side clutching placards that read “Precious, Irreplaceable”. Their shared goal? To keep the historic barracks out of private hands.

The protest highlighted how disparate groups can unite over a single issue, turning a dusty military relic into a symbol of community pride and heritage preservation.