he believed he may be a British citizen through descent, which would disqualify him from sitting in Parliament under Section 44 of the Constitution. The next day he confirmed he did indeed hold dual British-Australian citizenship and announced he would be resigning as senate president and Senator for Tasmania on 2 November 2017. Upon the election of his successor, there was all-party praise for Parry's performance as President. Parry's senate position was filled by Richard Colbeck who was sworn in on 12 February 2018. Post-politics In 2019, Parry was appointed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal as a part-time member with an initial term of seven years. References External links Stephen Parry, Senate Biography Summary of parliamentary voting for Senator Stephen Parry on TheyVoteForYou.org.au 1960 births Living people Liberal Party of Australia members of the Parliament of Australia Members of the Australian Senate Members of the Australian Senate for Tasmania Presidents of the Australian Senate Australian police officers Funeral directors People from Burnie, Tasmania 21st-century Australian politicians Australian people of British descent