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- ↑ Vivian, Steve (27 July 2022). "Michael Gunner, former Northern Territory chief minister, resigns from politics". ABC News. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- ↑ Walsh, Christopher (11 August 2022). "Revealed: Here's what Labor is hiding about Fannie Bay candidate and fifth floor staffer Brent Potter". NT Independent. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
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