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Australian Government – Guide to Painting Your Home.
References used for this fact sheet
- The six step guide to painting your home, Third ed., Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities. More information here.
- Lead alert facts – lead and your health, Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities, Australian Government. More information here.
- Lead sinkers and your health, Department of Health, Victorian Government. More information here.
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