Courtesy Dr. Economou Source: Courtesy Dr. Economou
Article 44 (i) of the constitution, that disqualifies any person of dual nationality or even entitled to the rights or privileges of a subject or citizen of a foreign power, for election to the Australian Parliament, has recently caused a political maelstrom. Monash University, Australian Politics and Governance Professor, Dr. Nick Economou, spoke to Alexandros Logothetis, about the history of article 44 and its potential future.
Article 44 (i) of the constitution, that disqualifies any person of dual nationality or even entitled to the rights or privileges of a subject or citizen of a foreign power, for election to the Australian Parliament, has recently caused a political maelstrom. Monash University, Australian Politics and Governance Professor, Dr. Nick Economou, spoke to Alexandros Logothetis, about the history of article 44 and its potential future.