Original article by David Crowe
The Age – Page: 1 : 21-Aug-18

Doubts have emerged about the eligibility of Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton to be in Parliament, amid speculation that he could challenge the leadership of Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. Dutton is a beneficiary of a family trust that owns two childcare centres; they receive direct subsidies from the federal government under rules that took effect in July. The Constitution prohibits MPs from having a pecuniary interest in a government contract, and constitutional law expert Professor Anne Twomey says the question of whether Dutton would face disqualification is "borderline". A spokesperson says legal advice suggests that Dutton is not in breach of the Constitution.

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