Australia to refuse visas for domestic violence offenders

Masking the reality

Domestic violence is a crime occurring in full view, affecting thousands of people yet it provokes virtually no urgency in response. Source: NITV

Visitors to Australia can be refused entry or kicked out if they have been convicted of domestic violence, under a new federal government directive. Immigration Minister David Coleman's decision came into force on Thursday, barring anyone who has committe



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