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The Times of India
The Times of India
World
Barsha Dutta

"Thousands of dollars in legal bills": Candace Owens Australia tour disaster leaves 15,000 fans without refunds after promoter collapse

Candace Owens’ failed Australian tour has turned into a financial and political mess, with thousands of fans now unlikely to recover their money after the event’s promoter collapsed. What began as a high-profile speaking tour tied to conservative figures has now triggered questions about accountability, missing funds, and the growing business of political celebrity events.

More than 15,000 ticket holders were affected after the tour was scrapped following the Australian government’s decision to deny Owens a visa. The fallout has since expanded far beyond the cancellation itself. Liquidation documents now show the company behind the event had almost no money left when it folded, leaving fans, sponsors, and even Owens herself claiming major losses.

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