Women’s Rights Activist Criticises Authorities After Visa Not Approved in Time for CPAC Appearance

Published on October 9, 2024

British women’s rights campaigner Posie Parker has criticised the Australian government after she did not receive a visa in time to attend the Conservative Political Conference (CPAC) in Brisbane, Australia. CPAC is a major political conference focused on conservative and right-wing issues. This year, the conference was attended by overseas guests like former British Prime Minister Liz Truss, and Scottish comedian Leo Kearse, known for his “bold and unapologetic humour.” Parker was slated to speak at the event last weekend at the Sofitel Hotel. “[Parker] lodged a visa to come to Australia, to come to CPAC, and that was some months ago, and that was refused,” CPAC organiser Andrew Cooper told The Epoch Times....

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