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Australia on Track to Terminate Dual Citizenship for People Convicted of ‘Serious Crimes’

Dual citizenship could be stripped for offences including terrorism, treason, advocating mutiny, espionage, and foreign interference.
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Australia on Track to Terminate Dual Citizenship for People Convicted of ‘Serious Crimes’
The Australian Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Sept. 8, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Monica O’Shea
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Legislation that would give courts the power to take away dual citizenship from Australians has passed the House of Representatives and entered the Senate on Nov. 30 for heated debate.

The Australian Citizenship Amendment (Citizenship Repudiation) Bill 2023 enables the court to strip a dual Australian of their citizenship if they commit serious offences.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]
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