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References
- ↑ Tasmanian Parliament (2009). "Hon. Michael Gaffney MLC". Tasmanian Legislative Council. Retrieved 30 August 2009.
- ↑ Green, Antony (2009). "Mersey". 2009 Tasmanian Legislative Council Elections. ABC . Retrieved 18 July 2009.