Chris Brown has said he would be "grateful" if he was allowed to enter Australia in a plea on Twitter over hisimmigration status and claimed his visit could be used to campaign against spousal abuse.
The star is currently waiting to find out if he's allowed to enter Oz, after the government raised issues with his visa application over his 2009 conviction for assaulting then girlfriend Rihanna.
While he's been allowed in the country twice before, Australia's Minister for Women, Senator Michaelia Cash, said the government were not afraid to turn down Brown's immigration request this time, in light of his violent past.
They Loyal star had intended to bring his One Hell Of A Nite tour to Australia in December and in an apparent appeal to the government took to Twitter today to explain why he should be allowed in.
He wrote: "I would be more than grateful to come to Australia to raise awareness about domestic violence. Im not the pink elephant in the room anymore. My life mistakes should be a wake up call for everyone.
"Showing the world that mistakes don't define you. Trying to prevent spousal abuse.
"The youth don't listen to parents nor do they listen to PSA's. The power that we have as Entertainers can change lives."
This weekend it was claimed it was "unlikely" that the star would be allowed in the country.
According to the report, the singer was issued with a "notice of intention to consider refusal" and as a result has 28 days to convince Aussie officials he should be allowed a visa.
However, his publicist has stated that a decision had not yet been made over the issue.
"Contrary to media reports, Chris Brown's request to enter Australia on tour has not been denied. This request is currently being considered by the office of the Immigration Minister.
"We respect their right to review this request and have faith that a decision will be made with the full consideration of his continued personal growth, on-going philanthropic endeavors and desire to perform for his fans.
"Since 2009, Chris Brown has visited Australia on two separate occasions and is looking forward to returning in December," he added.
The star is currently waiting to find out if he's allowed to enter Oz, after the government raised issues with his visa application over his 2009 conviction for assaulting then girlfriend Rihanna.
While he's been allowed in the country twice before, Australia's Minister for Women, Senator Michaelia Cash, said the government were not afraid to turn down Brown's immigration request this time, in light of his violent past.
They Loyal star had intended to bring his One Hell Of A Nite tour to Australia in December and in an apparent appeal to the government took to Twitter today to explain why he should be allowed in.
He wrote: "I would be more than grateful to come to Australia to raise awareness about domestic violence. Im not the pink elephant in the room anymore. My life mistakes should be a wake up call for everyone.
"Showing the world that mistakes don't define you. Trying to prevent spousal abuse.
"The youth don't listen to parents nor do they listen to PSA's. The power that we have as Entertainers can change lives."
According to the report, the singer was issued with a "notice of intention to consider refusal" and as a result has 28 days to convince Aussie officials he should be allowed a visa.
However, his publicist has stated that a decision had not yet been made over the issue.
"Contrary to media reports, Chris Brown's request to enter Australia on tour has not been denied. This request is currently being considered by the office of the Immigration Minister.
"We respect their right to review this request and have faith that a decision will be made with the full consideration of his continued personal growth, on-going philanthropic endeavors and desire to perform for his fans.
"Since 2009, Chris Brown has visited Australia on two separate occasions and is looking forward to returning in December," he added.
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