Labor MP David Feeney expected to resign amid citizenship doubts
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Mr Feeney’s eligibility is being examined by the High Court but there’s pressure for him to resign before the case concludes, after he couldn’t find documents confirming he renounced his British citizenship.
Asked if he had formally resigned, Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek told reporters in Adelaide on Thursday: “I’ll let David speak for himself. I’m sure he’ll make comment when he’s ready.”
Comment was being sought from Mr Feeney and Speaker Tony Smith, who would be the recipient of any resignation letter.
It has been speculated Mr Feeney won’t recontest his Melbourne seat of Batman in a by-election.
One of the possible replacements being flagged is ACTU president Ged Kearney, who considered running for preselection in the seat in 2013.
The Greens have already selected a candidate, Alex Bhathal, but she is reportedly the subject of an internal complaint from party members over her lack of support for local Greens councillors.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten on Tuesday said he wouldn’t be asking Feeney to step aside.
“David did the right thing by referring himself to the High Court … I think he has the right to prepare his case and I’m letting him do that,” Mr Shorten told reporters in Canberra on Tuesday just days out from the return of parliament for the year.
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