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Barnaby Joyce is on tenterhooks. Despite Malcolm Turnbull’s confidence that the High Court will find for him, Joyce’s parliamentary eligibility is a key to how the government finishes the year.

Seven politicians including Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce could be removed from Parliament if judge decides to enforce constitutional ban on those with dual nationalities serving in government

CANBERRA (Reuters) - Australia's High Court said on Thursday it was aware of the need to rule on the eligibility of seven lawmakers quickly, but warned it could not guarantee a speedy resolution to a case that threatens the government's one-seat majority in parliament.

Four of the seven politicians who have been referred to the high court are fighting for their political futures