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What is one requirement of the candidates running for parliament?

Answer: Holds citizenship of Australia

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Holds citizenship of Australia

Must be related to an Aboriginal Australian

English must be their first language

Must be born in Australia

Chapter: Australia’s democratic beliefs, rights and liberties

Australian citizens who are aged 18 years or over, and who are not dual citizens, can seek election to parliament at the federal, state or territory level.

- Our Common Bond (pdf version),
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