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High Court decision ruling citizenship revocation illegal could affect others

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The High Court of Australia in Canberra Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

Australia's High Court has ruled the government cannot revoke the citizenship of dual nationals who are suspected of engaging in terrorist activity, labelling it unconstitutional.



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