Australian justice minister denies UK citizenship

Australian justice minister denies UK citizenship

Australian Justice Minister Michael Keenan has denied he is a British dual citizen, after becoming the latest figure caught up in a political saga.

Australian MPs and senators are not allowed to hold dual citizenship.

Five other Australian politicians are due to have their eligibility for office tested in court over claims they are dual citizens.

Mr Keenan said he renounced his British citizenship in 2004 before entering parliament.

"I am an Australian citizen and I do not hold citizenship of any other country," he tweeted.
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