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References
- ↑ Broadbent, B. Inside the Greening: 25 Years of the Australian Conservation Foundation, Insite Press, 1999.
- ↑ Lines, W.J., The Franklin River Campaign - Part 3 - The Franklin River campaign goes national The Wilderness Society, 2008.
- ↑ Sydney Olympic Park Authority (2003) Annual Report 2002-2003
- ↑ International Union for the Conservation of Nature (08 May 2008) $180 million boost to Australia's National Reserve System, Accessed 21 June 2017.
- ↑ State of NSW and the Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW New South Wales Task Force on Tourism and National Parks Final Report, November 2008.
- ↑ The Australia Committee For IUCN - About The Director
- ↑ Australian Academy of Science Governance Advisory Council
- ↑ It's an Honour Search result for Penelope Figgis (AO)
- ↑ It's an Honour Search result for Penelope Figgis (AM)
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- ↑ World Commission on Protected Areas WCPA Chair Award
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