Comments on: Section 44 Takes Another Twist. Do You Still Support Section 44?

By: Bobserver

Bobserver — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 10:51:00 +0000

In reply to John Wood. That would not work. A letter from the Speaker of the House or the President of the Senate is not you applying to renunciate. As with citizenship of the USA and most other countries the consul staff would want to interview you to make sure you're not coerced into giving up your citizenship.

By: John Wood

John Wood — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:07:00 +0000

In reply to Bobserver. I don't know about that. I think if you formally and publically renounce your citizenship, then that would suffice. Further backed up by an official letter from the Speaker or President of the Senate to any and all relevant foreign governments. Solve a lot of heart break.

By: Bobserver

Bobserver — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 08:05:00 +0000

In reply to John Wood. It's not just a matter of announcing you giving up foreign citizenship. You normally have to apply to attend a foreign embassy or consulate and it's there you renunciate the permanent residency or citizenship of the relevant country. And in my case, I got a receipt for handing in my US Green Card.

By: John Wood

John Wood — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 06:41:00 +0000

Perhaps the simplest fix is to have the State Governor(s) and Governor General at Swearing in Ceremony, have each politician renounce any citizenship of any foreign entity and to swear full and total allegiance to the people of Australia and no others. That way we are removing any doubt as to the loyalties of our sworn servants.