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Capricornia is one of the most marginal seats in the country. So naturally the electoral battle is fought in the marginal seats.
George Brandis
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George Brandis
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: June 22
Australian Senator
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Sydney
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George Henry Brandis
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