Australia’s High Court Rejects Candace Owens’ Visa Appeal,Over Fears of Social Division

Judges ruled the Home Affairs minister acted lawfully after finding Owens’ rhetoric risked inciting social discord; she was ordered to pay government court costs.

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Oct 15, 2025

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MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s High Court has upheld a government decision to deny U.S. conservative commentator Candace Owens a visa, ruling that officials acted lawfully when they determined her visit could stir social unrest.

In a unanimous decision on Wednesday, three judges rejected Owens’ challenge to Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s 2024 ref…

Australia’s High Court Rejects Candace Owens’ Visa Appeal,Over Fears of Social Division

Judges ruled the Home Affairs minister acted lawfully after finding Owens’ rhetoric risked inciting social discord; she was ordered to pay government court costs.

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