Senator Parry waits for advice on whether he is British

Hayden Johnson
Updated October 31 2017 - 6:52pm, first published 3:44pm
Senate President Stephen Parry has sought advice from the British Home office in relation to his British citizenship status.
Senate President Stephen Parry has sought advice from the British Home office in relation to his British citizenship status.

What we know

  • Tasmania’s highest-ranking Liberal believes he may be a British citizen by descent 
  • He has sought advice from the British Home office, and will resign if he is found to be British
  • Senator Parry – elected to the Senate in 2004 – would be the first Liberal and first Tasmanian to become embroiled in the citizenship crisis that has claimed five politicians 

I might be British: Senate President Parry 

Tasmanian Liberal Senator and President of the Senate, Stephen Parry, believes he could be a British citizen and may need to resign.

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Hayden Johnson

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