Parliament returns - and so does the citizenship saga

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce

Australian Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce Source: AAP

Yet another parliamentary sitting week, and yet another referral to the High Court over dual citizenship claims. Federal politicians are back in Canberra for a fortnight of sittings and while the government has been keen to focus on national security and the economy, the ongoing citizenship debacle continues to weigh heavily on all sides of the political spectrum. Aaron reports.



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