Ballarat City Council has endorsed the highest ceremonial honour a city can give to a military unit, with namesake HMAS Ballarat (II) to be granted Freedom of Entry to the City of Ballarat.
The Freedom of Entry ceremony is an event to symbolise deep trust and a shared history, dating back to Roman traditions, and will be held in Ballarat on Sunday, 15 March 2026. Head here to view the full media release.