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- ↑ "ABC Radio - Mornings with Virginia Trioli 26 Nov 2021".
- ↑ "About Us".
- ↑ "9 March 2022 - Registration of Victorians Party".
- ↑ "Victorians Party announce abrupt exit from state election race, citing finance difficulties". Herald Sun. 13 August 2022.
- ↑ vicparty.com/about/our-values
- ↑ https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/new-political-party-to-challenge-labor-and-coalition-in-2022-victorian-election/news-story/3d0bd6960440631ad571a66826c86e9b [ bare URL ]
- ↑ "Media Gallery".
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