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First Cut: Popular MP announces federal tilt

Source: ABC News
Published: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 5:51 AEST
Expires: Monday, November 3, 2008 5:51 AEST

High-profile independent NSW MP and former National Rob Oakeshott declares he will take his former party on in the seat left vacant by its ex-leader, Mark Vaile.

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