David Irving was banned from entering Australia, a restriction that significantly impacted his travel plans and ability to visit the country. The reasons for the ban are linked to his views and writings, which have been deemed controversial and offensive. This event, along with similar bans in other countries, reflects broader efforts to restrict individuals promoting views considered harmful or discriminatory.
The exact origins of the Australia ban are unclear, but it appears to have been in place for some time. In 2017, Irving speculated that a list of twelve individuals, possibly compiled at the request of Jewish organizations or the Board of Deputies, had previously been drawn up, with a subsequent government lifting the ban before it was reimposed. He also mentions similar bans in Canada.
Irving expressed frustration with the Australia ban in several diary entries. In 2021, he lamented being "trapped in London" and unable to visit Australia, noting that travel was restricted "No exceptions." He also observed that people were not allowed to enter or leave Australia, with New Zealand being an exception. In 2021, he noted that a COVID-19 test requirement seemed to apply to those not banned from traveling, further complicating the situation. A 2021 entry mentions a travel ban for UK citizens to the US unless exempt. In 2023, he references being banned from mainstream social media, drawing parallels with the Australia ban.
The Australia ban prevented Irving from traveling and meeting with individuals, as evidenced by his disappointment at missing Bente’s birthday in 2021. It also impacted his logistical arrangements, such as the delivery of packages via the US postal service. The ban appears to have been a recurring source of frustration and inconvenience for Irving.
* "Biden/Harris has banned all us Englanders sine die." (diary_2021) * "People can't get in or out of Australia. No exceptions." (diary_2021) * "I was in Canada many times since 1965, until the Jews intervened." (diary_2017_may_oct) * "There’s still a travel ban for UK citizens to the US unless you’re exempt..." (diary_2021)
* diary_2017_may_oct * diary_2021 * diary_2023 * emails_2023_2024