Matthew Gruter, a South African national, has departed Australia after the Home Affairs Minister canceled his visa following his participation in a Neo-Nazi protest. Gruter was photographed at the front of a rally organized by the National Socialist Network (NSN), which called to “abolish the Jewish lobby” and chanted phrases associated with the Hitler Youth. After being taken into immigration detention, Gruter left voluntarily with his family. The protest prompted the NSW government to amend the Crimes Act 1900 to give police more powers to prevent future Neo-Nazi demonstrations.
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A South African man, Matthew Gruter, who participated in a Neo-Nazi protest outside NSW parliament house, has had his Australian visa revoked by the federal government. The protest, organized by the National Socialist Network, displayed hateful banners and chanted Nazi slogans. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that Gruter, as a visa holder, was considered a guest who overstepped the bounds of acceptable behavior. Gruter’s social media revealed his connection to Nazi ideology, and the government’s action follows Premier Chris Minns’s statement that Nazis are not welcome in New South Wales.
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The US State Department revoked Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s visa following his remarks at a protest in New York City, where he urged US soldiers to disobey orders, and after he criticized former US President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly. The State Department cited Petro’s “reckless and incendiary actions,” alleging he incited violence. Petro condemned the move, asserting it violated the immunity afforded to heads of state during UN proceedings, and questioned the US’s compliance with international law. Experts and officials also criticized the decision, with some suggesting it undermines the UN’s viability and potentially violates the 1947 Headquarters Agreement.
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According to a government minister, the rapper Ye has had his Australian visa revoked. The decision came after the release of his song “Heil Hitler,” which was viewed as promoting Nazism. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that the song prompted officials to reassess Ye’s visa, given the offensive nature of the lyrics. The revocation aligns with Australia’s Migration Act, which enforces security and character standards for non-citizens.
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Following the March 23rd revocation of his F1 student visa, Aditya Harsono was detained by ICE four days later. The detention separated Harsono from his daughter, Adalet. This action highlights the potential consequences of visa revocations for international students. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the visa revocation and detention were not provided.
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