Australian Citizenship Amendment (Stripping Terrorists of Australian Citizenship) Bill 2026

# Australian Citizenship Amendment (Stripping Terrorists of Australian Citizenship) Bill 2026 ## What it does This bill allows courts to strip Australian citizenship from people convicted of terrorism offences. The person must have at least one other citizenship (so they don't become stateless), and the court must decide their conduct was so serious it shows they've rejected their loyalty to Australia. ## Why it matters It means some people convicted of terrorism-related crimes could lose their Australian citizenship permanently. This is a significant punishment on top of prison sentences and affects who can live and work in Australia. ## Key details **Who it applies to:** - Only Australian citizens aged 18+ convicted of a "terrorism offence" - Only if they hold another citizenship (can't be made stateless) **How courts decide:** Courts must consider whether the person's conduct shows they've rejected Australian values and democracy. They'll look at factors like: how serious the conduct was, how long they were involved, what they intended to achieve, and what actually happened. **When it starts:** The law takes effect the day after Parliament approves it (Royal Assent).