- The saga of Milo Yiannopoulos trying to gain entry into Australia appears to finally be over.
- The far-right personality has officially been banned from entering Australia following comments he made about Islam in the wake of Friday’s mass shooting in New Zealand which left at least 49 people dead.
- In a statement, Immigration Minister David Coleman called Yiannopoulos’ comments “appalling” and said they “foment hatred and division.”
The saga of Milo Yiannopoulos trying to gain entry into Australia appears to finally be over.
The far-right personality has officially been banned from entering Australia following comments he made about Islam in the wake of Friday’s mass shooting in New Zealand which left at least 49 people dead.
It was the deadliest mass shooting in New Zealand history and one of the worst in the world.
28-year old Australian Brenton Tarrant was named in court on Saturday and was charged with murder. The shooter allegedly held far-right views and posted a racist manifesto online before the massacre.
Immigration Minister David Coleman released a statement on Saturday confirming that Yiannopoulos is no longer welcome in the country.
“Milo Yiannopoulos will not be allowed to enter Australia for his proposed tour this year.”
“Yiannopoulos’ comments on social media regarding the Christchurch terror attack are appalling and foment hatred and division.”
“The terrorist attack in Christchurch was carried out on Muslims peacefully practicing their religion. It was an act of pure evil.
“Australia stands with New Zealand and with Muslim communities the world over in condemning this inhuman act.”
Read he article by Rosie Perper on Business Inside Australia.