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The s44 dual citizenship circus

If most Australians were born overseas or have parents who were, why has s44 not provided more entertainment over the years? 
Barry Hindess#dualcitizenshipSection 44.s44
Barnaby Joyce and Section 44: This Coalition Government is over

This Government is over. When Barnaby Joyce goes, the Coalition’s majority will go with him — and that will make it a hung parliament. At best. 
Ross Jones@RPZJonesBarnaby Joyce
Can Malcolm Roberts and Barnaby Joyce survive High Court referral? Probably!

Based on legal precedents, it is likely Malcolm Roberts and Barnaby Joyce will survive the dual citizenship challenge. 
Krish Na@indigokkingBarnaby Joyce
Terrorism, highway robbery and the Commonwealth Bank

It has been alleged the CBA has funded terrorism, so why isn’t CEO Ian Narev being held under Australian terrorism laws? 
John Passant@JohnPassantCommonwealth Bank
The long crucifixion of Gillian Triggs

The Coalition Government spent years demonising Gillian Triggs for daring to prick their conscience on Australia's abysmal recent human rights record. 
Binoy KampmarkGillian TriggsHuman Rights Commission
Our Parliament is in crisis over s44 technicality — not inequality

The s44 fiasco has already taken decent Senators but forcing Roberts out to be replaced by Hanson's sister is hardly democratic reform. 
John Passants44Section 44
Disregard for the (s44) rule of law: Time for a complete citizenship audit

If government ministers respect the rule of law as they profess to do, they shouldn't have a problem with a full Section 44 citizenship audit. 
Noely Neate@YaThinkNcitizenship
Tony Abbott's citizenship letter and the Home Office

Is Abbott's UK citizenship renunciation letter genuine? It's hard to say, because it looks dodgy and the British Home Office won't confirm it.  
Tony AbbottTony MagratheaAlan Tudge
Australian Constitution's wide net catches unknowing MPs in s44(i) trap

Even if Matt Canavan did acquire Italian citizenship without his consent or knowledge, it may not be enough to save his political career, writes Professor [...] 
Matt CanavancitizenshipS44
Murray-Darling Basin 'theft' revelations must trigger ICAC investigation

The explosive Four Corners investigation into the Murray-Darling river system must trigger an ICAC investigation, writes Dr Paul Sinclair. 
Paul Sinclair@PaulSinclair01Murray-Darling

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