Federal Labor MP Justine Keay has refused to reveal when the UK formally revoked her citizenship, amid questions about the validity of her election.
Key points:
- Justine Keay won’t say when she renounced her UK citizenship or provide proof
- Section 44 of the constitution disqualifies dual nationals from governing
- Two Greens senators have resigned, one Nationals senator has stood down from Cabinet over s44
The Tasmanian MP was a dual-British citizen before the 2016 election, and has not said when the renunciation was officially confirmed.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Ms Keay said: “Justine’s renunciation was received by the UK Home Office before the close of nominations, and she was cleared by the party to stand.”
The ABC asked Ms Keay for a copy of the declaration of renunciation, but the request was denied.
Tasmanian Liberal senator Jonathon Duniam called on Ms Keay to make the document public.
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