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Dates in infobox inconsistent[edit]

The infobox seems inconsistent with the article text. The box says ALP to 1979 while the article says Mr Lowe resigned from the ALP in 1981. Further, to say his party was 'independent' after that is confusing; being independent isn't being a member of a party. The box also lists his time as an MLC and his electorate under his premiership, which is not really correct. I'll look up the references before making any changes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by RichardA64 (talk • contribs) 02:24, 10 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It's been like that for 6 years, probably my mistake, well spotted! I've changed the year. It's fairly standard to list "Independent" in the party section of the infobox, I can't think of any better place to put it. Could probably do something about the MLC electorate appearing under the Premiership... --Canley (talk) 03:03, 10 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]