Liberal MP Peter Dutton’s constitutional eligibility is under attack after Wentworth by-election winner Kerryn Phelps declared she is seeking an urgent briefing on the matter.
Mr Dutton could face disqualification from parliament if it is found his business interests in federally subsidised childcare financially benefit from his role in government.
The solicitor general says while Mr Dutton is not incapable of sitting in parliament after the revelations, a hostile referral to the high court may find there is a conflict of interest.