Does Australia really have freedom of speech anymore?
Nation First features Monica Smit and a petition to have Candace Owens allowed entry into Australia.
Dear friend,
Candace Owens has been preparing for her Australian tour in mid-November, and over 15,000 people have already bought tickets to see her.
Shockingly, her Australian visa was denied on Monday, 28 October.
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is responsible for the decision.
Candace Owens’ Australian tour, with over 15,000 tickets sold, was jeopardized when her visa was denied by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on October 28.
Owens learned of her visa denial through a press leak and expressed shock, noting she has never encountered such issues in her travels.
The government's claim that Owens could “incite discord” raises concerns about freedom of speech and the government’s role in censoring ideas.
With the upcoming Combatting Misinformation & Disinformation Bill, there’s growing worry over restrictions on public discourse and blocking opinions officials disapprove of.
Monica Smit urges Australians to pressure Minister Burke to reinstate Owens’ visa, advocating for the right to hear differing viewpoints without government interference.
To make matters worse, Candace explained on her podcast:
I found out at the same time as the press found out. His office chose to leak this… which I think is absolutely stunning.
She went on to say: “I’ve travelled ALL over the world, I’ve never been in trouble.”
Whether you like Candace or agree with all her opinions has very little to do with how concerning this situation is.
This is about freedom of speech.
Today it’s Candace Owens, tomorrow it’s someone else.
Commenting on the decision, Tony Burke claimed that Owens has “the capacity to incite discord.”
It seems the government wants to be the gatekeeper of our minds.
They are insinuating that her commentary will incite some sort of negative action from people who attend.
It is not up to Tony Burke or anyone else in the government to censor willing adults who have paid to hear someone who is neither dangerous nor a criminal.
Candace Owens is a mother of three, a dedicated wife, and a very outspoken Catholic and conservative.
The minister’s reasoning for denying her visa is unacceptable and lacks specifics and evidence.
The so-called Combatting Misinformation & Disinformation Bill is coming up in the Federal Parliament soon.
They want to censor us online, and now they want to block us from hearing opinions they don’t like.
This is far more serious than it looks.
We must pressure Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke to reinstate Candace’s visa.
I am going to hand-deliver a printed petition hosted by Life Site News directly to Tony Burke’s office in Canberra.
I’ll be doing this on Monday, 4 November.
We need as many signatures as possible to have maximum effect.
Sign the petition at https://lifepetitions.com/petition/candaceowens
Candace is obviously pushing back against this legally.
If we can add pressure on the ground in Australia, it will absolutely magnify whatever she is doing from her end.
Her tour website advertises:
Join us for an electrifying evening with Candace Owens... Known for her controversial takes and unwavering stance, Candace is set to light up stages across Australia and New Zealand with her bold and unfiltered perspectives.
It would be impossible to claim that Owens poses a threat to the country in any way aside from presenting viewpoints that contradict what officials wish their citizens to believe, and this kind of “discord” is exactly what they are afraid of.
Allowing people to hear differing viewpoints and think for themselves could lead to a rejection of the mainstream lies they have been fed, and thus Owens presents a threat to those in power.
We must take a stand against this blatant abuse of power and demand that Candace Owens be allowed into Australia.
Different opinions won’t harm Australia, but irresponsible weaponisation of power will.
— Monica Smit
George Christensen is a former Australian politician, a Christian, freedom lover, conservative, blogger, podcaster, journalist and theologian. He has been feted by the Epoch Times as a “champion of human rights” and his writings have been praised by Infowars’ Alex Jones as “excellent and informative”.
George believes Nation First will be an essential part of the ongoing fight for freedom:
“The time is now for every proud patriot to step to the fore and fight for our freedom, sovereignty and way of life. Information is a key tool in any battle and the Nation First newsletter will be a valuable tool in the battle for the future of the West.”
— George Christensen.
Find more about George at his www.georgechristensen.com.au website.
Authorised by G. Christensen, River Street, Mackay
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I hope Burke gets personally sued for misuse of a public office.
What can be so fearful for government they're unwilling to hear or want to hear a different opinion to their levels turning the heads & ears of the ignorant masses Todays people are able to judge for themselves if they believe or disbelieve in what is being delivered in speech so why ban a speaker without hearing what she/he may like to say Listen respectfully to the words & assess without being damaged beyond harm Govt listened to foreign hate speakers & flag wavers in our streets doing little about it for fear it may offend the offenders never mind what Australian citizens think yet are vetoing an American black woman from speaking here without allowing her the right of free speech Sydney enclaves of certain groups worth many votes to govt so mustn't offend them