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- 1 2 Fenwicke, Claire (27 February 2024). "Canberra Liberals launch their team to fight the 2024 ACT election". Riotact. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ↑ Lottie, Twyford (21 October 2024). "As vote counting resumes in the ACT election, a single seat is still in play — here's a look at who stands to win and lose". ABC News . Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ↑ Bell, Patrick (25 September 2024). "Former Canberra Liberals MLA Elizabeth Kikkert speaks out after disendorsement by party, release of CCTV clip". ABC News . Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ↑ Bladen, Lucy (30 October 2024). "'I'll support her': Castley backs Lee if she remains". The Canberra Times . Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ↑ Steve, Evans (31 August 2024). "ACT candidate remembers the day her brother was murdered". The Canberra Times . Retrieved 9 November 2024.
- ↑ "Chiaka Barry". Canberra Liberals.