Australia's High Court Upholds Visa Denial for Candace Owens | AI News Digest
Australia's High Court has upheld the government's decision to refuse a visa to U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens, ruling that her viewpoints could potentially disrupt community harmony. The unanimous decision reinforced Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke's October 2024 ruling, which expressed concerns that Owens' inflammatory remarks could incite hostility. The court validated the minister's reading of the Migration Act, stating that granting Owens entry could foster damaging rifts within Australian society. Owens had appealed the visa denial, contending that the character test was excessively broad and could stifle a range of political perspectives. However, the court ruled against her, requiring her to bear the legal costs incurred by the defendants.
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