Summary
In response to the High Court’s judgments in
Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs
[2022] HCA 19 and
Benbrika v Minister for Home Affairs
[2023] HCA 33, the bill amends the:
Australian Citizenship Act 2007
to remove certain invalid provisions and enable the minister to make an application to request that a court exercise its power to make an order to cease a dual citizen’s Australian citizenship, where the person has been convicted of a serious offence or offences;
Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010
and
Intelligence Services Act 2001
to provide for reviews; and
Surveillance Devices Act 2004
to make a consequential amendment.