British Social Media Star 'big John' Detained in Australia Over Visa
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British social media influencer 'Big John' is detained in Australia due to a visa issue, sparking a news article with little discussion on HN.
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Dude went for business (he's an 'influencer', and therefore special), advertised on his channels he was there for business, and booked multiple, money making, in-country events (with advertising).
On a tourist visa.
Well, yes, you're going to have a bad time with immigration pretty much whereever you go.