Miriam Beswick

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Miriam Beswick is an Australian politician from Tasmania who contested the 2024 Tasmanian state election in the Division of Braddon for the Jacqui Lambie Network. [1] She is one of two presumptive MPs expected to be elected in this election representing the Jacqui Lambie Network, the other being Rebekah Pentland. [2]

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References

  1. "Miriam Beswick for Braddon". Jacqui Lambie Network. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  2. "Rockliff claims victory in Tasmanian election, despite falling short of majority". ABC News. 2024-03-23. Retrieved 2024-03-24.