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- ↑ "Gary Higgins becomes Country Liberals' new leader, Lia Finocchiaro his deputy". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 2 September 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
- ↑ Oaten, James (30 August 2016). "Independents won't be recognised as opposition in NT: official advice". ABC News (Australia).
- ↑ Shadow Ministry for 13th Legislative Assembly
- ↑ Vivian, Steve (20 January 2020). "Country Liberal Party 100 per cent" behind new leader Lia Finocchiaro". ABC News. Retrieved 5 February 2020.