Organisers say move will damage nation’s scientific standing as government refuses to comment on why group of scientists were refused entry
  • No1@aussie.zoneEnglish
    7·
    6 days ago

    They better not put the bat convention attendees on the hotel floor above the pangolin convention guests!

  • Plum@lemmy.worldEnglish
    72·
    6 days ago

    My gut instinct is fear of rabies, not xenophobia. Maybe their shots weren’t up to date.

    • imoldgreeeg@aussie.zoneEnglish
      7·
      6 days ago

      I believe (I am connected to people at the conference) it was named as lack of confidence they were coming for a conference and not intending to stay beyond the visa. A number weren’t just attendees but speakers. It’s bananas