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Candace Owens Takes Australia to High Court Over Visa Ban

Her tour is still up in the air as she challenges a visa refusal by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke in the High Court.
Candace Owens Takes Australia to High Court Over Visa Ban
Candace Owens speaks at the Young Women’s Leadership Summit at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, on June 10, 2023. Bobby Sanchez/The Epoch Times
Monica O’Shea
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Candace Owens is at the centre of a free speech battle, challenging the Australian government’s decision to ban her from entering the country, by taking her case to the High Court.

The prominent U.S. commentator was set to tour Australia in March 2024, but the Albanese government blocked her visa, citing concerns that her views could “incite discord.”

Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]