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High Court rules Katy Gallagher ineligible to sit in parliament

On Wednesday morning the Australian High Court ruled ACT Labor Senator Katy Gallagher ineligible to sit in parliament, rejecting her argument that she had taken reasonable steps to renounce her British citizenship.

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Labor Senator Katy Gallagher stands aside & refers herself to High Court

She becomes the 12th MP entangled in the citizenship saga that has plagued this parliament. Katy Gallagher believes she is eligible but wants doubt removed.

High Court rules Katy Gallagher ineligible to sit in parliament

Labor Senator Katy Gallagher stands aside & refers herself to High Court

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