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Owens Applies for NZ Visa Following Ban

Australia’s Immigration Minister Tony Burke has cancelled commentator Candace Owens’ visa, blocking her from entering the country for a November tour of live shows.

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American commentator Candace Owens has applied for a New Zealand entertainer’s visa to deliver a speech in Auckland on November 14.

Owens’ visa to Australia was cancelled on grounds her visit could cause “social disorder”.

Immigration New Zealand (INZ) confirmed that Owens’ application is under review, requiring her to meet good character requirements, including an assessment of potential “risks to public order” or security.

While New Zealand’s immigration laws do not automatically bar individuals based on expressed opinions, INZ will consider whether Owens poses a risk to public interest.

This article was originally published by the Daily Telegraph New Zealand.

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