- The dual citizenship saga gripping parliament has claimed another politician
- Labor’s David Feeney sensationally quit Parliament on Thursday afternoon
- The MP for the marginal Victorian seat of Batman was under pressure to resign
- He couldn’t find documents confirming he renounced his British citizenship
The dual citizenship saga has claimed another politician, with Labor’s David Feeney quitting Parliament on Thursday.
The MP for the marginal Victorian seat of Batman was under pressure to resign because he couldn’t find documents confirming he renounced his British citizenship.
Mr Feeney also announced he would not recontest his Melbourne seat in any by-election.
The dual citizenship saga has claimed another politician, with Labor’s David Feeney quitting Parliament on Thursday
In Adelaide on Thursday Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek said Mr Feeney had ‘made a fine contribution to public life’.
One of the possible replacements being flagged for Mr Feeney is ACTU president Ged Kearney, who considered running for preselection in the seat in 2013.
The Australian Greens have already selected a candidate, Alex Bhathal.
However, she is reportedly the subject of an internal complaint by party members over her lack of support for local Greens councillors.
The MP for the marginal Victorian seat of Batman was under pressure to resign because he couldn’t find documents confirming he renounced his British citizenship