Citizenship
Report
Whether the conduct of the Minister for Communications (Senator Fifield) conformed to the principles of the Ministerial Code of Conduct in relation to his knowledge of former Senator Parry’s dual-citizenship status
This report examines the conduct of the Federal Communications Minister, Mitch Fifield, and whether he conformed to the Principles of the Ministerial Code of Conduct, in relation to his knowledge of former Senator, Stephen Parry's dual-citizenship status.
Article
The dual citizenship saga shows our Constitution must be changed, and now
It is time to accept that Section 44 of the Australian Constitution is irretrievably broken. In its current form, it is creating chaos that is consuming our politicians, argues Joe McIntyre.
Article
The Hesitators
The dual citizenship story is far from over — and perhaps it was Barnaby Joyce who hit the nail on the head.
Journal article
Civics and citizenship education in New Zealand: a case for change?
This article considers the case for a national strategy for civics and citizenship education in New Zealand and potential next steps for achieving this.
Article
Grattan on Friday: Turnbull government reels from new twist in the Parry affair
Instead of telling the Senate President, Stephen Parry, that he should be transparent, for the sake of the integrity of both the government and the parliament, senior Turnbull Government members allegedly encouraged him to 'wait and see.' This can only reinforce the Australian public’s deep distrust of politicians.