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It is a necessary precondition for the success of a referendum that there should be broad community consensus and bipartisan support for it.

George Brandis

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George Brandis
Age: 67
Born: 1957
Born: June 22
Australian Senator
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Diplomat
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Solicitor
Sydney
NSW
George Henry Brandis
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