Why the Govt refused a Dutch athlete’s visa

<p>The Federal Government has rejected the visa of a Dutch beach volleyball player due to a conviction of child rape. Steven van de Velde had sought to enter Australia for the world beach volleyball championships in Adelaide, being held in November. In today&rsquo;s episode, we explain the context behind the government&rsquo;s decision, including van de Velde&rsquo;s crime, his sentencing, and his continued athletic career.&nbsp;<br /><br />Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma Gillespie<br />Producer: Orla Maher</p> <p><strong>1800 RESPECT:<br /></strong><strong>Call: </strong>1800 737 732<br /><strong>Text:&nbsp;</strong>0458 737 732<br /><strong>Video:</strong><a href="https://1800respect.org.au/">&nbsp;</a><a href="http://1800respect.org.au/">1800RESPECT.org.au</a></p> <p><strong>Bravehearts hotline:</strong> 1800 272 831</p> <p>Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click &lsquo;follow&rsquo; on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful.</p> <p>The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent.</p> <p><strong>Want more from TDA?<br /></strong><a href="https://thedailyaus.com.au/newsletter/">Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletter</a><br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thedailyaus">Subscribe to The Daily Aus&rsquo; YouTube Channel</a><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Have feedback for us?<br /></strong>We&rsquo;re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you&rsquo;ve got feedback, we&rsquo;re all ears.&nbsp;<a href="https://thedailyaus.typeform.com/to/D0EhJI4S">Tell us here</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>