The High Court, with Parliament House in the background Source: AAP
The dual-citizenship controversy engulfing federal politics moves to the High Court tomorrow, (thur) although the court process is not expected to be a quick one. The Chief Justice will preside over a directions hearing for five members of federal parliament whose dual citizenship could disqualify them from their jobs. Section 44 of the Australian Constitution prohibits dual nationals sitting in parliament.
The dual-citizenship controversy engulfing federal politics moves to the High Court tomorrow, (thur) although the court process is not expected to be a quick one. The Chief Justice will preside over a directions hearing for five members of federal parliament whose dual citizenship could disqualify them from their jobs. Section 44 of the Australian Constitution prohibits dual nationals sitting in parliament.
