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- ↑ "Jeff Bourman". Parliament of Victoria.
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- ↑ Sakkal, Paul (27 November 2021). "'Is this what compliant looks like?': Victoria's crossbench conflict". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 1 December 2021.
- ↑ "Eastern Victoria Region Results - VIC Election 2022". Australian Broadcasting Corporation .
- ↑ "Why Victorian MP Jeff Bourman introduced his baby, Rebecca, in parliament". 3AW. 6 February 2020.
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