The PM to tackle Labor and crossbench citizenship doubts

Prime Minister

Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull listens as Barnaby Joyce claims his victory in the New England by-election in Tamworth. Source: AAP

The Prime Minister says he will use the government's numbers in parliament to refer to the High Court any Labor or crossbench M-P who potentially has citizenship doubts.


Malcolm Turnbull says the move is a matter for conscience, and not about targeting political opponents. 

But Labor says it is unacceptable that only government ministers can refer M-Ps to the High Court. 

Biwa Kwan reports.


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