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- ↑ Aston, Heath (9 June 2016). "The party accused of forgetting women: Liberal Democrats call for 'more chicks'". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ↑ "Chief of staff lands former senator's job". SBS News. 21 March 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2019.
- ↑ @SenatorRyan. "I have been advised that His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley (Ret'd), Governor of New South Wales has, pursuant to section 15 of the Constitution, appointed Duncan Spender to fill the Senate vacancy for caused by the resignation of David Leyonhjelm". Twitter. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ↑ @SenatorRyan. "The appointment took effect immediately, but needed to be endorsed within 14 days of the commencement of the next session of the NSW Parliament". Twitter. Retrieved 20 March 2019.
- ↑ "NSW Senator appointment brings respite for civil liberties and taxpayers". Medianet . Australian Associated Press. 8 May 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ↑ "Former Senator Duncan Spender". Senators and Members of the Parliament of Australia . Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ↑ Koziol, Michael (22 March 2019). "Meet Duncan Spender, poised to become one of Australia's shortest-serving senators". The Sydney Morning Herald . Retrieved 22 March 2019.
- ↑ "Senate Results (NSW)". Australia Votes. ABC . Retrieved 26 May 2019.
- ↑ "Fears proposed changes to Tasmania's Multicultural Council could leave communities without a voice". ABC News. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 9 October 2020.