Peter Dutton releases second legal letter regarding eligibility to sit in Parliament

Peter Dutton has released a second legal letter regarding his eligibility to sit in Parliament.

Former Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is seen during a vote to adjourn the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: AAP

Peter Dutton has released a second legal letter regarding his eligibility to sit in Parliament amid claims he is in breach of section 44(v) of the Constitution.

Mr Dutton, who is expected to challenge Malcolm Turnbull for the leadership again tomorrow, has been facing questions over his interest in two Brisbane childcare centres through the RHT Family Trust.

The instructions by David Bennett AC QC say Mr Dutton is indeed eligible to sit in Parliament.

“It is unnecessary for me to consider the relationship between Mr Dutton and the trust. In my opinion, the trust does not have any relevant “agreement” with the Commonwealth Public Service. Accordingly, Mr Dutton is not rendered ineligible by section 44(v) by virtue of these facts.”

Mr Dutton earlier released legal advice from Guy Reynolds SC also saying he was in the clear.

Mr Bennett provided advice to the Prime Minister in November that concluded Justine Keay, Susan Lamb and Rebekha Sharkie were ineligible to sit in Parliament due to their dual citizenship.

Mobile users can read the advice by clicking here.