Government told to keep anti-vaxxer out

THE FEDERAL Government has been called on to stop the self-prescribed “world’s No.1 anti-vaxxer” Kent Heckenlively from visiting Australia.

Labor wrote to Immigration Minister Peter Dutton yesterday demanding a travel ban on Mr Heckenlively after it was revealed his department had the anti-vaxxer under watch.

Mr Heckenlively is planning a lecture tour of Australia in December to spread his dangerous and incorrect message that vaccines are bad.

As part of his “Dangerous Science” tour, he will call for a five-year moratorium on childhood vaccinations.

Labor’s Heath spokeswoman Catherine King said Mr Heckenlively should be rejected entry to Australia under the character test in section 501 of the Migration Act.

“Labor is alarmed that Mr Heckenlively may be allowed to promote this dangerous nonsense in Australia,” Ms King wrote.

“While our immunisation program has historically been effective, there is growing evidence that anti-vaccination advocates and their political allies like Pauline Hanson are now undermining our success.”

Mr Peter Dutton said he could not comment on the case “due to privacy legislation”.