Chris Brown Denied Entry Visa For Australia And New Zealand Because Of His Domestic Violence History

Chris Brown is scheduled to perform in New Zealand and Australia in December, but his visa application has been denied by the Immigration authority. He however have 28-days to appeal with convincing proofs why he should be considered for a visa. These hindrances stemming from his popular domestic violence incident against Rihanna in 2008. 

via Yahoo:

“Decisions on whether a visa will or will not be issued are made after that timeframe and consideration of the material presented to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection,” Mr Dutton said.

Activist group GetUp, which has endorsed the ban on Brown entering Australia, says the move sends a strong signal that the government is willing to condemn violence against women.

“Australia is at a crisis point with men’s violence against women,” GetUp campaigner Sally Rugg said.

Last week, the government announced a $100 million package to tackle domestic violence and support women escaping abusing relationships.

The notice by Australian officials has also increased uncertainty about Brown’s New Zealand concert in Auckland on December 18.

New Zealand immigration laws mean anyone who’s been barred from another country or has previous convictions is ineligible for a visa, unless they’re granted a special exemption.
Tickets for Brown’s Australian and New Zealand dates go on sale on Monday.