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Australian politician involved in dual citizenship debacle fights back

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Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Wed, 26 Jul 2017, 8:52AM
Minister Matthew Canavan has quit, claiming was unaware he also holds Italian citizenship. (Photo \ Daily Mail)

Australian politician involved in dual citizenship debacle fights back

Author
Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Wed, 26 Jul 2017, 8:52AM

The third Australian politician caught up in the dual citizenship debacle says he'll fight to get back into parliament.

Minister Matthew Canavan has quit, claiming was unaware he also holds Italian citizenship.

Under the Australian constitution, a person can't run for office if they hold dual citizenship.

Australia correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking Mr Canavan was seemingly unware of his dual status, with his mother breaking the news last week.

"He's going to go to the High Court. He says he has never been to Italy, has no interest in going to Italy, doesn't want to an Italian."

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