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Research Articles

The Characteristics, Activities and Goals of Environmental Organizations Engaged in Advocacy Within the Australian Environmental Movement

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Pages 614-627 | Received 04 Feb 2019, Accepted 19 Nov 2019, Published online: 18 Dec 2019

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