Far right activist Suthern. (photo by Australian News Network)
Canada's controversial far-right activist, Lauren Southern, plans to go to Australia at the end of the month, but its visa application was rejected by the Australian government, according to the Australian News Network.
The 23-year-old was scheduled to attend a series of events by Australian media Axiomatic Media in Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Sydney and the New Zealand city of Auckland, with Canadian right-wing commentator Molineau (Stefan Molyneux). Both have become known for talking bluntly about immigration, Islam and politically correct issues, and Sutheren is a supporter of anti-immigrant group "defending Europe's (Defend Europe)."
Recently, Sky News (Sky News) host Cameron (Ross Cameron) posted a social media post saying Australia had rejected Sutheran's visa application and uploaded a screenshot of a notice sent to Suthern by the Australian Visa Agency's website. According to the e-mail, Australia's government rejected Sutheren's e-visa (Australian ETA) application and advised it to consider applying for a 600-category tourist visa.
Auckland Mayor Gove (Phil Goff) also made clear last week that he would ban two Canadian right-wing activists from using municipal venues, saying they "should not be used as a tool to provoke racial or religious tensions."
Isaac (Luke Izaak), founder of, Axiomatic Media on social media, said he was dissatisfied with Australia's government's refusal to sign a "zero criminal record" applicant over the rejection of the Sutheren two visas. And with the label "Australia, wake up, (wakeupaustralia)."