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- The debate was conducted in the January and February 2003 issues of LOTL The quoted comment is from Kym S. in the February issue
- Mason . 88 – 88 .
- The Adelaide gay press reported that Phelps spoke at a rally at parliament house to support the South Australian government's Statutes Amendments (Relationships) Bill on Monday 6 December 2004 . 2004 . ‘Rally Urges Government: Don't Kill the Bill’ . Blaze , 101 December : 3 – 3 .
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