Last week it was revealed the Australian government had revoked Prakash’s Australian citizenship because of his terrorism affiliations and actions, on the understanding he was a dual national of Fiji. However, Fijian immigration authorities said they have no record of Prakash visiting Fiji, being a citizen, applying for citizenship or having someone apply on his behalf. Dutton insists Neil Prakash is Fijian citizen, but Fiji PM says he 'cannot come here' Read moreThe home affairs minister, Peter Dutton, maintains the government’s legal advice – that Prakash is Fijian – is correct. The Labor party has called for Dutton to release the legal advice which he claims said Prakash held Fijian citizenship. However, after it emerged Fiji had no record of Prakash, Dutton sought to distance himself from the decision, releasing a statement which said the loss of citizenship occurred “automatically” after assessment by the Citizenship Loss Board.

Source: The Guardian January 04, 2019 06:11 UTC