An extraordinary proposal to give a minister the power to strip an Australian of their sole citizenship.

Hon A. J. Abbott MP

Member for Warringah,

Hon P. C. Dutton MP

Member for Dickson

Mr Abbott and Mr Dutton,

The news report:

Senator Brandis, in opposing the plan, told the cabinet meeting: "I am the Attorney-General. It is my job to stand for the rule of law."

Mr Joyce put to the meeting: "Isn't that what we have courts for?"

source: http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/cabinet-revolt-over-tony-abbott-and-peter-dutton-plan-to-strip-australians-of-citizenship-20150526-gh9q8y.html

The comment:

source: www.theguardian.comcommentisfree2015jun05the-leaks-the-lies-the-whole-nation-is-doing-its-nut

And my considered response:

The proposal of Abbott and Dutton to abrogate the established legal process for base political gain are contemptible.

In doing so they have brought the office of Prime Minister and the office of Minister for Immigration and Border Protection – and themselves – into contempt.

Best regards

Stewart

Stewart Jackel

Author,

Albert’s Wars

Raising Rosie

The Boobiebum Doodle Machine

RMIT PWE Judy Duffy Award

Consuetudo, jus et norma loquendi. (Horace)

cc:        Hon K. J. Thomson MP