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Candace Owens Loses High Court Appeal Over Australian Visa Ban

The High Court found Australia’s freedom of speech right did not apply in this case.
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Conservative political commentator Candace Owens speaks during an event held by national conservative political movement 'Turning Point', in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., June, 14, 2024. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook
Rex Widerstrom
Rex Widerstrom
10/15/2025|Updated: 10/15/2025
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Commentator Candace Owens has lost her appeal in the High Court of Australia over a decision to deny her a visa to enter the country.

The unanimous finding found the decision by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke did not infringe Owens’ implied freedom of political communication under the Australian Constitution.

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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.
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