Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has provided proof that he renounced his dual British citizenship in 2006.
Making a personal explanation today, Shorten reiterated his argument that members should not have to respond to unsubstantiated allegations. Nevertheless, Shorten tabled a letter from the UK Home Office showing that he renounced his British dual citizenship before he was elected to parliament.
Shorten attacked the Turnbull government for a campaign of smear and called on Turnbull to insist that Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce stand aside until his eligibility to sit as a member of parliament is clarified.
- Watch Shorten’s personal explanation (3m – transcript below)
- Listen to Shorten (3m)
Hansard transcript of personal explanation by Bill Shorten.
Mr SHORTEN (Maribyrnong—Leader of the Opposition) (15:15): I wish to make a personal explanation.
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