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).