Chris Penk reverses visa denial for Candace Owens

Summarised by Centrist

Associate Minister Chris Penk has overturned Immigration NZ’s decision to deny a visa to controversial US commentator Candace Owens. Immigration NZ had earlier cited Owens’ exclusion from Australia under section 15(1)(f) of the Immigration Act. Penk granted her a visa after considering “the importance of free speech.”

The Free Speech Union celebrated the move as a “huge win” for speech rights, while critics warned Owens might incite anti-Semitism.

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