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References
- ↑ "'Devastating for regional communities': WA government uses majority to overhaul state's electoral laws". ABC News. 2021-11-16. Retrieved 2023-03-19.
- ↑ "2021 State General Election Results: North Metropolitan Region". Western Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 1 April 2021.