Electoral Act 1993

55AA Dual or multiple citizenship permissible in certain circumstances

• Despite section 55(1)(b) and (c), the seat of a member of Parliament does not become vacant by reason only of the member—

  • (a) becoming a subject or citizen of any foreign State or Power, or entitled to the rights, privileges, or immunities of a subject or citizen of any foreign State or Power, by reason only of the member’s—

    • (i) country or place of birth; or

    • (ii) descent; or

  • (b) renewing a passport or travel document that was issued to him or her by a foreign State or Power before the member took office.

  Section 55AA: inserted, on 18 September 2005, by section 6 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2004 (2004 No 99).