[6] The fire destroyed the hall's roof and interior, but its roofless masonry shell is still intact, although it has been vandalized[3] and its walls are covered in graffiti.

[9] This amount was described as "grossly far off the current market price" by property agents,[10] and the sale of the building has been described as controversial.

[11] In 2016, Australian High Commissioner Jane Lambert called for Australia Hall's restoration, and she is in contact with the building's owners, discussing possibilities for how to develop the site.

[11] There are plans to destroy the flora and fauna around the Australia Hall to build a massive embassy for China.

The move promoted criticism amongst residents and the general public for the take over of the open space which is owned by China.