(FreePressBeacon.com) – In a new scandal, Candace Owens, known for her fierce conservative viewpoints, has been denied entry to New Zealand, sparking intense debate about the curtailing of free speech and the clash of conservative values in liberal societies.
Conservative commentator Candace Owens was denied a visa to enter New Zealand, a decision following her recent ban from Australia.
The decision cites her potential to incite public discord through her controversial remarks.
Her exclusion has fueled discussions about the growing trend of countries restricting access to individuals espousing provocative rhetoric.
Australia rejected Owens’ visa request, pointing to her denial of Nazi medical experimentation on Jews during World War II.
Authorities fear her comments might incite discord and disturb public order.
In October, Australian officials formally cited these concerns as the basis for her ban.
New Zealand’s immigration policies prevent granting visas to individuals barred from other countries.
Thus, Owens’ ban in Australia also led to New Zealand denying her entry, AP News reports.
Officials stressed that their decision was procedural rather than political.
Despite the bans, tickets for Owens’ speaking events in several Australian cities and Auckland, New Zealand, remain on sale.
The promoter has yet to address the visa refusals publicly, adding uncertainty to her upcoming speaking engagements.
“Australia’s national interest is best served when Candace Owens is somewhere else,” reacted Australia’s Immigration Minister Tony Burke, cited by The New York Post.
Known for her criticism of Black Lives Matter, feminism, vaccines, and immigration, Owens has generated substantial contention.
Her disagreements with these movements have garnered a significant following, resonating with those who support unfiltered discourse.
Earlier this week, our team came out in force to respond to Immigration New Zealand’s appalling decision to bar Candace Owens from coming on tour to New Zealand.
Australia made that terrible decision first, but we thought New Zealand knew better. Apparently not.
We have just… pic.twitter.com/x2HihWsXhK
— 🗣 Free Speech Union ✊ (@NZFreeSpeech) November 29, 2024
Owens departed from The Daily Wire earlier this year over her remarks about Jews and opposition to U.S. military support for Israel.
Her separation from the media outlet underscored tensions within conservative circles and the challenge of maintaining unity amid divergent views.
According to Burke, she “has the capacity to incite discord in almost every direction.”
Owens vowed to address free speech and her Christian faith during her international tour.
Even as liberal governments attempt to silence her voice, her supporters remain eager to hear her perspective, emphasizing a divide that shows no signs of narrowing.
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