2SM · Tim Webster for Breakfast
Radio interview · 5:59
Michael Randall — Convoy to Canberra
Michael joins Tim Webster to discuss the Convoy to Canberra and the call to keep public defence land in public hands.
Listen to the interviewLatest news ·
HMAS Penguin & Angophora forest
saved from sale.
WE DID IT. TOGETHER.
What an extraordinary win for our community.
You showed up, spoke up and stood together, regardless of political colours. Our community’s actions have prevailed — and the Government listened.
HMAS Penguin will remain in Defence hands. The precious Angophora forest will be transferred to the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust, protecting it for future generations.
Thank you to our amazing community. This is your achievement.
Photo credit
Image source: HMAS Penguin Open Day, 2024HMAS PENGUIN
Remains in Defence hands.
ANGOPHORA FOREST
To the Sydney Harbour Federation Trust.
Welcome news for our public heritage.
We also welcome the news that Victoria Barracks in Sydney and Melbourne, Fort Queenscliff and the Point Cook site at RAAF Williams will remain in public hands. Congratulations to the communities who spoke up to protect these important places and their history.
Read the ABC reportAn update for our supporters
The 23 November convoy
will no longer go ahead.
Following this successful outcome, the Convoy to Canberra planned for Monday 23 November 2026 will not proceed. Thank you to everyone who registered, offered their support or helped with preparations.
Your enthusiasm and willingness to stand together have meant a great deal.
A note to participants
Thank you for putting your hand up.
You do not need to confirm or update your convoy travel details. We appreciate the time, effort and support you offered.
Media release ·
Community campaign succeeds:
HMAS Penguin saved from sale.
Protecting HMAS Penguin and securing the future of the precious Angophora forest.
OUR LAND. OUR HISTORY. OUR FUTURE. SAVED
Our community in action
The campaign story.
Looking back at the rallies, advocacy and people who stood together for public land.
Community momentum · Rally recap ·
The community
stood together.
Thank you to everyone who came together at Moore Park on Sunday 25 October to stand up for Victoria Barracks, and to the volunteers who helped share our Convoy flyers.
This rally was part of the community’s shared effort to protect public land.
Read the 8 November community update
Building momentum · Balmoral rally recap
The community
at Balmoral.
The successful community rally at Balmoral on 11 October showed the strength of support for keeping HMAS Penguin and the Angophora forest in public hands.
Thank you to everyone who took part, helped out or shared the message. This shared commitment helped the community make its voice heard.
Read the community outcomeThe Convoy in the news
In the Media
Read the coverage and hear the conversations about keeping public land in public hands.
POLITICO
Article · Paul Karp
Australian defense land selloff runs into multiparty opposition
Coverage of the Victoria Barracks rally includes Allegra Spender’s invitation to join the 23 November Convoy to Canberra.
Read the POLITICO articleMosman Collective
Article · Anna Usher
Join the fight: Mosman councillor plans Canberra convoy to save HMAS Penguin
Anna Usher reports on the community convoy, Michael Randall’s invitation to residents and the campaign to protect HMAS Penguin and its Angophora forest.
Read the Mosman Collective article
About the organiser
Michael Randall
Michael has served on Mosman Council since 2021, including as Deputy Mayor. His community work spans climate action, planning and active transport. He organised the planned convoy to support the community’s advocacy. Following the successful outcome announced on 8 November, the convoy will no longer go ahead.
More about Michael and his community work →