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Apr 2022
30 m

Hack's election road trip: Perth

TRIPLE J
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The next stop on our election road trip has taken us West - we're in Perth! Western Australia doesn't usually get much of a mention during the federal election campaign - but this time, there's a few seats that could make a big difference on election night. We find out what matters to young Western Australian voter ... Show More
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