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- ↑ Maddison, Melissa (6 April 2016). "New Mackay Mayor sworn in". ABC News. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ↑ "Mackay Regional Council - Councillors". Mackay Regional Council. Queensland Government. 17 April 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2020.
- ↑ "Gregory Williamson - Mayor of Mackay 1991-1994". www.mackayhistory.org. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- 1 2 "Interview with: Mayor Cr Greg Williamson | Regional Capitals Australia". 3 August 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- 1 2 Council, Mackay Regional (5 April 2016). "Councillors". www.mackay.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
- ↑ "Mayor's plan to boost Mackay's fortunes". www.couriermail.com.au. 28 April 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
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- ↑ "Mackay councillors to break from Mayor Greg Williamson's alliance in 2024". The Courier Mail.
- ↑ "FOR OUR REGION Team Greg Williamson Announces Candidates For Local Election". Mackay & Whitsunday Life.
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