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- ↑ Schoff, Georgina (2006). "First Indigenous Woman at the Bar: Linda Lovett". Victorian Bar News. Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- 1 2 Chadwick, Vince (28 January 2013). "Action plan to support Victoria's indigenous barristers". The Age. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- 1 2 3 Weekly, Lawyers; Reporter (2 March 2012). "Vic's new Indigenous barrister". www.lawyersweekly.com.au. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
- ↑ "Breaking the barriers: Victorian Indigenous lawyers". 2007. Retrieved 3 January 2019.
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