ABA opposes revocation of citizenship without conviction

19/06/2015

The Australian Bar Association (ABA) has expressed deep concern about proposed changes to legislation and the circumstances in which citizenship can be revoked.

"We have yet to see the Bill, but we have serious concerns with the discussion paper Australian Citizenship, Your Right, Your Responsibility issued by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection" said Fiona McLeod SC, ABA president.

View the ABA media release here.