The decision by Australian prime minister, Malcolm Turnbbull, to ask parliamentarians to provide documents proving they have renounced their potential dual citizenship, is exerting pressure on numerous Greek-Australian MPs.
The PM pointed out it would be better for politicians to make a declaration considered sacrosanct and stand by it. Turnbull made the extraordinary admission he suspects further dual citizens are currently sitting in Parliament.
According to press and parliament sources, the Australian government is most concerned about the prospect of MPs with Italian and Greek descent being ruled ineligible and then losing by-elections.
Politicians will have 21 days after the resolution passes to make the necessary declarations. If MPs lie they could face prison sentences for six months.
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Source: greekreporter.com
