Bill to revoke citizenship could be unconstitutional: ABA

10/08/2015

The Australian Bar Association has raised concerns regarding the Australian government’s radical bill to strip individuals of their citizenship. The president of the ABA, Fiona McLeod SC, has warned that the 'Allegiance to Australia' Bill will erode cherished freedoms. The bill is far too broad in its application and is likely to be unconstitutional. View the ABA media release and submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security here.