Avi Yemini

2022 - 8 - 23

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Far-right conspiracy theorist Avi Yemini denied entry into New ... (Newshub)

He claimed he was barred for questioning the Government but Immigration NZ says otherwise.

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Controversial Aussie YouTuber banned from NZ ahead of ... (1 News)

Avi Yemini is known for his anti-government messaging across the ditch.

"Where an individual does not meet character requirements, they should apply through the usual visa application process. "We can confirm that Mr Avi Yemini was denied boarding his flight from Australia to New Zealand as he did not meet the immigration requirements due to his criminal conviction. On Monday, Yemini posted about his ban on Twitter: “I was BANNED from telling the other side of the story in New Zealand because my presence in the country threatens the mainstream media and government narrative”.

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Right-wing commentator Avi Yemini denied entry to New Zealand ... (Crikey)

Immigration NZ said Avi Yemini was denied entry to New Zealand because of his criminal conviction, contradicting Yemini's claims.

Earlier this year he sought to reveal the identity [of high-profile online anonymous commentator PRGuy17](https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/06/08/cases-show-internet-not-above-defamation-law/). Join us now and save 50% on an annual membership. Lachlan Murdoch alleges that the article defamed him, so he’s threatening to sue us. And our members agree. We are sick of being intimidated by him, because independence means that we have the right to tell the truth. Beyond creating sensationalist videos on topics such as Australia’s anti-lockdown protests, Yemini commonly capitalises on conflict with institutions and media to seek donations for legal challenges.

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Far-right figure Avi Yemini denied entry into New Zealand (Brag Magazine)

Contoversial figure Avi Yemini claimed he was denied entry due to a "government narrative," but officials say it was for another reason.

[The Brag](https://thebrag.com/avi-yemini-everything-you-need-to-know/) covered Yemini’s history last year, with notable events including being sued for defamation by his own brother, calling himself “the world’s proudest Jewish Nazi,” and a public beef with Aussie comedian Jim Jeffries. Yemini has quite the chequered history in Australia, with the Melbourne-based figure often making headlines for all the wrong reasons. On Monday, Yemini’s passport was flagged by Immigration New Zealand as he was checking into his Qantas flight. They will need to supply a police certificate with their application to have a character waiver considered.” “We can confirm that Mr Avi Yemini was denied boarding his flight from Australia to New Zealand as he did not meet the immigration requirements due to his criminal conviction. Three years ago, he was convicted of unlawful assault against his ex-wife.

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