Aus Govt To Ban Chris Brown From Touring

Immigration Minister Peter Dutton has today confirmed that US R&B artist Chris Brown will not be allowed to go ahead with his planned tour of Australia.

On Thursday the Minister For Women Michaelia Cash voiced her concerns about the tour taking place after a petition was organised to call for the cancellation of Brown's visit, citing his history of domestic violence.

The ABC today is reporting that Dutton has issued a Notice of Intention to Consider Refusal of the performer's visa.

A spokesperson for the Immigration Department told media today: "People to whom these notices are issued have 28 days to present material as to why they should be given a visa to enter Australia."

During that time Brown — who in 2009 was convicted of assault and threatening to kill his at-the-time  partner Rhianna — has the right to plead a case as to why his tour should not be stopped. That evidence will then be considered by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and a formal verdict will then be delivered.

Tickets for Brown's planned December tour were meant to be going on sale this week.