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Australia denies visa to Dutch Olympian convicted of child rape
Van de Velde was denied entry due to his 2016 conviction for raping a 12-year-old, prompting visa refusal under Australia's character test, officials said.
- Dutch Olympian Steven Van De Velde was denied a visa to compete in the Beach Volleyball World Championships in Australia due to his criminal record of raping a 12-year-old girl in Britain in 2016, according to the government.
- Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke indicated that the denial was based on Van De Velde's criminal past, emphasizing the need to ensure safety within Australian communities.
- Van De Velde accepted the visa refusal and noted, 'This outcome is not only accepted by me, but also by the rest of the team.'
- Volleyball Australia chief executive Andrew Dee emphasized that the focus remains on ensuring a successful world championship despite the controversy.
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