Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age, American musician, has  an active USA domestic violence order against him, for which he was represented at a trial, along with numerous reported acts of violence towards fans and people working in and around the Music Industry. Should he be banned from entering Australia in 2024?

As a member of the public, it is my honest opinion based on the publicly available information I have read (links below), which I believe is truthful to the best of my knowledge, that our Immigration Department needs to review Josh Hommes’ Visa to enter Australia.

Domestic Violence an Epidemic in Australia

At the time of writing, 75 Australian Women have been killed in acts of domestic violence in 2023. Countless others, including children, are being subjected to violence daily at epidemic proportions. 

Stopping violence against women and children in one generation is a key focus of the Australian Government. We thought the government was taking a step forward when in July 2023 the government announced that it would no longer allow perpetrators of Domestic Violence and abuse into the country. . https://www.upworthy.com/australia-is-banning-entry-to-anyone-found-guilty-of-domestic-violence-anywhere-in-the-world-rp4

“Australia has no tolerance for perpetrators of violence against women and children," Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman said in a public statement. “The message is clear: if you've been convicted of a violent crime against women or children, you are not welcome in this country, wherever the offence occurred, whatever the sentence."

However, here we are in 2024, and we see that reported and alleged perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse are being allowed into Australia - suggesting that the government doesn’t really stand by its zero tolerance stance. It looks like they are willing to bend the line for certain people.

When does Australia finally draw the line?

We are asking that Hon Andrew Giles, Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, review Josh Hommes visa status to ensure that all laws have been adhered to. It is at Hon Giles discretion to revoke or deny a Visa. 

Please Sign if you “Draw the Line” at allowing people with DVO’s to enter Australia

The Australian Public, Grassroots organisations and Individuals are working hard to curb all forms of sexual violence at music events, along with domestic violence in general.

If you stand with drawing a line that anyone with a DVO should not be allowed entry into Australia, show your support by signing this petition. And send a clear message to the Australian Music Industry, that the Australian public deserves better.

Links to publicly available reporting on Josh Homme:

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jan/25/brody-dalle-testifies-josh-homme-headbutted-her-queens-of-the-stone-age
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/brody-dalle-boyfriend-says-josh-homme-threatened-him-1278244/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/566611254985280
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CqXBcY-IHdN/
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-42304607
https://www.courthousenews.com/fan-says-rock-singer-berated-seeking-autographs/
https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/josh-homme-history-on-stage-incidents-8063595/
https://www.theage.com.au/entertainment/music/king-of-queens-20030124-gdv4ao.html: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dixBC9m-K_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__lcu7Bk6lg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T8Y20j5QrM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfZm32tpWY8&t=34s
https://www.tiktok.com/@tanya.volt/video/7186927876724378881

Anthony Bourdain, “waking up in Bhutan to the Josh Homme @QOTSA shit and still in WTF!!!??!! Phase. Senseless. And a weak ass apology” and “I’m not going to deny that Josh Homme @QOTSA is a friend any more than I’m going to deny that what he did was reckless, stupid and harmful”.

Photo: By Markus Maier - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0,

Legal Disclaimer: Protest Statement Regarding Josh Homme's Entry into Australia
Disclaimer: Objecting parties express their views through petition or correspondence based on an honestly held opinion formed from publicly available reporting to the best of their knowledge. It is asserted that Josh Homme's public statements, supported by concert video recordings and reporting, are presented as truthful, with the belief that bringing awareness to this information won't cause further harm to his reputation. As an Australian citizen, I am peacefully exercising my right to protest, emphasizing that the intention is not to inflict additional harm, given the already public nature of the information. This statement aligns with Australian defamation laws, aiming to express concerns responsibly within legal boundaries. It is also recognized that the Immigration Department of Australia holds the ultimate decision on Josh Homme's entry, and any liabilities and claims of economic loss are considered the responsibility of Josh Homme to abide by Australian laws and rest on the individual personal decisions of the Australian public. It is not intended to make false or damaging statements about Josh Homme, and every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented is accurate and verifiable.