Overview

• Fisher said he was detained for about four hours at Perth Airport and placed in a deportation hotel before being told to fly back to the UK on his birthday.
• He claims officials cited plans that would let companies profit from his meet-and-greets and other promotional activity, which they deemed work not allowed on a tourist visa.
• A Perth venue co-director said Fisher was not due to be paid and the visit was to boost awareness, but confirmed the planned events were canceled.
• Fisher said he offered to cancel appearances to stay as a holidaymaker, but his visa was canceled and he was escorted by security and left without his wallet and other possessions.
• Australian Border Force declined to comment on the individual case, and Department of Home Affairs guidance notes visitor visas generally prohibit work with decisions made case by case.