Labor calls on Govt to deny visa to Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes
Source: ABC News
McInnes is known for his extreme views and support of violence, saying when he founded the "gang" in 2016: "We will kill you, that is the Proud boys in a nutshell. We will kill you. We look nice, we seem soft, we have 'boys' in our name but... we will assassinate you."
In a letter sent on Thursday, and obtained by Hack, Shadow Immigration Minister Shayne Neumann asks the Immigration Minister to use his discretionary powers to refuse McInnes access as he poses a "significant risk" to the Australian community.
"Proud Boys" is a far-right organisation which admits only men as members and promotes political violence," the letter reads.
"Gavin McInnes has repeatedly and publicly advocated for violence against women and has pledged to "assassinate" his enemies. Both this individual, and the group he represents, were suspended from Twitter in August for violating the social media platform's policy prohibiting violent extremist groups."
Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/calls-for-govt-to-deny-visa-proud-boys-founder-gavin-mcinnes/10429936
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