Overview

• The visa cancellation was announced on July 2 after a review of West’s recent release under the country’s character provisions.
• West released “Heil Hitler” on May 8 to mark the 80th anniversary of World War II’s end, featuring overt Nazi references in its lyrics and video.
• Under Australia’s immigration law, the interior minister can revoke visas if individuals promote extremist ideologies.
• The revocation bars West from entering Australia and prevents him from visiting his wife, Australian citizen Bianca Censori.
• West’s prior antisemitic and Hitler-praising remarks had already led brands including Adidas to sever ties with the rapper.