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Australia – Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia ) Bill 2015

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The Australian Citizenship Amendment (Allegiance to Australia) Bill 2015 was passed by Parliament on 3 December 2015.

Australian citizens aged 14 and over can have their Australian citizenship revoked if they are also a citizen or national of another country and participate in specific activities, such as:

  • for serious crimes under the Criminal Code resulting in imprisonment for six years or six years cumulatively
  • and demonstrated the repudiation of allegiance to Australia
  • engaging in international terrorist activities using explosive or lethal devices;
  • engaging in a terrorist act;
  • providing or receiving training connected with preparation for, engagement in, or assistance in a terrorist act;
  • directing, recruiting or financing terrorism or the activities of a terrorist organisation;
  • engaging in foreign incursions and recruitment
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USA: House of Representatives passes bill to tighten security of the Visa Waiver Program

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The House of Representatives late Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to increase the security requirements of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) through “The Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act” (H.R. 158).  If enacted, the bill would require all VWP travellers to present an e-passport with a biometric-enabled chip by April 1, 2016.  It would also bar most travellers who have visited Iraq and Syria since March 2011 from entering the United States under the program, and instead require them to go through the formal visa process, which includes an in-person interview.

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France: Travel update

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On Friday 13 November, a number of terrorist incidents took place in Paris resulting in widespread casualties. British nationals are advised to exercise caution in public places and follow the advice of the local authorities. French authorities have heightened security measures due to a risk of further attacks. The advice of the Paris Police is currently to keep movement around town to a minimum. Systematic border control checks have been implemented at all entry points into France. A national state of emergency and a three-day period of mourning have been declared (14-16 November). Public gatherings, the flying of drones and use of fireworks in the Ile de France region (Paris and surrounding area) have been prohibited.