Labor MP David Feeney expected to resign amid citizenship doubts: report
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Mr Feeney’s eligibility to sit in the lower house is currently being examined by the High Court.
But the MP for the marginal Victorian seat of Batman has been under pressure to resign before the case concludes because he can’t find documents confirming he renounced his British citizenship.
In Adelaide on Thursday Labor deputy leader Tanya Plibersek said Mr Feeney had “made a fine contribution to public life”.
Asked if he had resigned she said, “I’ll let David speak for himself. I’m sure he’ll make comment when he’s ready.”
Labor shadow treasurer Chris Bowen declined to pre-empt the speculation.
“David has been a very good MP and a friend of mine, and he’s entitled to make announcements,” he told reporters in Sydney.
“But we will say to the people of Batman, whenever they next have their say in a general election or another forum like a by-election, we have the right policies for Australia going forward.
“We are the ones with the alternative vision for Australia and we are the ones who will provide them with the best representation in parliament.”
Comment was being sought from Mr Feeney and House Speaker Tony Smith, who would be the recipient of any resignation letter.
It’s also believed Mr Feeney would not recontest his Melbourne seat in any by-election.
One of the possible replacements being flagged for Mr Feeney is ACTU president Ged Kearney, who considered running for preselection in the seat in 2013.
The Australian Greens have already selected a candidate, Alex Bhathal.
However, she is reportedly the subject of an internal complaint by party members over her lack of support for local Greens councillors.
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