- Date
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29 Nov 2023
- Chamber
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House of Representatives
- Status
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Act
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Portfolio
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Home Affairs
- Summary
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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.