Minister reveals Kanye West was denied entry to Australia after releasing antisemitic song. By Tom Crowley, ABC News

Rapper Kanye West was denied entry to Australia over antisemitic song lyrics, Immigration Minister Tony Burke has revealed.

Mr Burke told the ABC's Afternoon Briefing the musician, who goes by Ye, had a valid visa cancelled by officials in his department after releasing a song titled Heil Hitler.

Mr Burke did not say there was a permanent ban on the rapper, pointing out visa applications were reassessed each time in accordance with the law.

Minister reveals Kanye West was denied entry to Australia after releasing antisemitic song. By Tom Crowley, ABC News