The Australian Prime Minister and the Minister for Immigration and Border
Protection announced on 27 May 2015 that the Commonwealth Government intends to update
the Australian Citizenship Act 2007 to include provisions to revoke the
Australian citizenship of dual nationals who engage in acts of terrorism.
The new powers will apply to dual citizens who fight with or support groups
such as ISIL or Daesh, as well as so-called 'lone wolves' and will apply
whether the terrorism occurs in Australia or on foreign soil.
The changes will be consistent with Australia's international
legal obligation not to leave a person stateless. There will also be
safeguards, including judicial review, to balance these powers.
The Commonwealth Government will also launch a national
consultation to improve understanding of the privileges and responsibilities of
Australian citizenship. This will be led by the Parliamentary Secretary for
Social Services, Senator the Hon
Concetta Fierravanti-Wells, and the Hon Philip Ruddock MP.
Mr Ruddock will undertake this task as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for
Citizenship and Community Engagement.
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