PM wants 'patriotism' from would-be citizens as counter-terror move

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull Source: AAP

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says migrants seeking to become Australian citizens should be required to demonstrate their patriotism. The Prime Minister has linked the issue of terrorism with the government's planned changes to citizenship as it pressures Labor to support the reforms. James Elton-Pym reports.



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