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Calls to deny Tyson entry to Australia

3/07/2008 12:15:00 PM.  | 
Crime victims are demanding former champion boxer and convicted rapist Mike Tyson be banned from entering Australia, to take part in a poker tournament at Melbourne's Crown Casino.

The 42-year-old is reportedly planning to travel to Melbourne in January for the $10 million Aussie Millions Poker Championships.

News Limited papers report the ex-US heavyweight champ has finalised a deal with Crown to appear in the tournament.

But Crime Victims Support Association president Noel McNamara says Tyson should be denied a visa to enter the country.

He's told the papers, an Australian with a similar record wouldn't get into the United States.

Federal Immigration Minister Chris Evans' office says the minister won't speculate on an individual's visa application.

Australian Associated Press

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Thursday, 03 July 2008

"the 10 million dollar Aussie" You might want to check your style guide livenews team!

Posted by: anon anon, auckland

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Thursday, 03 July 2008

So we have lower moral values than the US. Lets see the Australian Foreign Minister Smith, stand up and be counted on this one, and say NO. I do not think so, maybe Rudd will put hom on one of committees. An Australian with a criminal record is not be allowed into the US, and neither should Mike Tyson be allowed to come to Australia, he is a thug, one only has to look at the tattoos to see what low self esteem he has.

Posted by: Andy Mac, Singapore

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Thursday, 03 July 2008

yep - i have to agree - he is a convicted rapist, this is a serious crime - ban him from entering the country.

Posted by: Concerned Liberal, Minto

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