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- ↑ "Members of the ACT Legislative Assembly" (PDF). ACT Legislative Assembly. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 2 August 2010.
- ↑ "Kate Carnell - Resignation of Member". Hansard . ACT Legislative Assembly. 27 February 1997. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". About Us. Urban Development Institute of Australia - Victoria. 2007. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
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