The Australian government banned controversial right-wing influencer Candace Owens from entering the country over concerns she posed a threat to public order, officials announced on Oct. 26.
“Australia’s national interest is best served when Candace Owens is somewhere else,” stated Immigration Minister Tony Burke after canceling her visa ahead of her upcoming speaking tour, where tickets started at $95 and went up to $1,500 for the VIP experience.
“From downplaying the impact of the Holocaust with comments about [Nazi physician Josef] Mengele through to claims that Muslims started slavery, Candace Owens has the capacity to incite discord in almost every direction,” he said.
Owens doesn’t shy away from presenting her brand as provocative. A description on a ticketing site for the event reads, “Known for her controversial takes and unwavering stance, Candace is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand with her bold and unfiltered perspectives.”
Owens, a former pundit for the conservative news outlet Daily Wire, …