Australia Court Upholds Visa Denial for Candace Owens

High Court upheld the Australian federal government’s lawful denial of a visa to political commentator Candace Owens, finding the minister’s refusal under the Migration Act was justified on "character grounds" and that it did not infringe any impermissible burden on Owens’ right to political communication. The court dismissed Owens’ appeal unanimously and noted this was the third time the government had used the character provision to deny entry, with Owens having planned a speaking tour that included visits to Australia and New Zealand.