Another senator falls foul of dual citizenship rules

Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has come to the defence of former Resource Minister Matt Canavan, after his sudden resignation. Senator Canavan quit the cabinet after learning he was an Australian-Italian dual citizen, making him the third senator affected by dual citizenship issues in the last two weeks.

Minister for Resources and Northern Australia Matt Canavan during Question Time in the Senate in June Source: AAP

Michelle Chen has the details.