Preview: The Stripping of Australian Citizenship with Stephen Lawrence and Osman Samin
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Published on: [19.12.2022] In this edition of BenchTV, Stephen Lawrence (Barrister) and Osman Samin (Principal) discuss the recent case of Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs [2022] HCA 19 involving the stripping of a person’s Australian citizenship after the person travelled to a declared area in Syria. The presenters discuss the legal issues in the case and the judges’ reasons.
Discussion Includes:
- Background
- Options
- High Court of Australia
- Legal questions
- Other elements and the judgment
- Matters of concern
Presenter Profiles
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Focus Case
- Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs [2022] HCA 19
Cases
- Chu Kheng Lim v Minister for Immigration, Local Government and Ethnic Affairs [1992] HCA 64
Legislation
- Australian Constitution
- Citizenship Act 2007 (Cth)
- Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth)
- Crime (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)
- High Court Rules 2004 (Cth)