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- ↑ "At 73, I have never driven a car. So as you can imagine, I know a thing or two about public transport. I was delighted to speak in support of the Transport Legislation Amendment Bill 2020, one which enhances a very good public transport system in Victoria". Facebook. John Kennedy MP. Retrieved 4 January 2021.
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