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- ↑ "Biography of Justice Anderson | Federal Court of Australia". www.fedcourt.gov.au.
- ↑ "Ceremonial Sitting of the Full Court to welcome Justice Anderson | Federal Court of Australia". www.fedcourt.gov.au.
- ↑ "Ceremonial Sitting of the Full Court to welcome Justice Anderson | Federal Court of Australia". www.fedcourt.gov.au.