An Australian tour by American rapper Chris Brown is under review because of his past domestic violence.
American rapper Chris Brown performs in Sydney in 2012. Photo: Wikicommons
New Zealand officials have already indicated they are unlikely to allow Brown into the country to stage his 'One Hell of a Night' tour this December.
Australian Minister for Women Michaelia Cash said immigration officials there were reviewing whether it would be appropriate to issue Brown with a visa.
She said people needed to understand if they committed domestic violence, there would be countries that would refuse them entry on character grounds.
In a former role as Assistant Immigration Minister, Ms Cash banned global boxing identity Floyd Mayweather from entry because of his domestic violence record.
Chris Brown was charged with assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years probation and six months of community service.
- ABC / RNZ
