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- 1 2 3 Green, Antony. "Morwell (*) (Key Seat) - VIC Election 2022". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
- ↑ "About Martin". National Party of Australia - Victoria. Retrieved 27 November 2022.
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