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References
- ↑ Review of published version of play at Australian Public Intellectual Network
- ↑ Rebecca Baillie, "Williamson's new play targets the 'shock jocks' ", The 7:30 Report, 17 March 2005, accessed 8 April 2013
- ↑ "David Williamson in Conversation". ABC Radio National. 25 July 2006.