Australian authorities have denied a former Israeli minister a visa to enter the country to participate in a conference, citing the possibility that she could "incite sedition."

The Israeli newspaper Maariv said today, Thursday, that "former minister and Knesset member Ayelet Shaked was prevented from entering Australia."

The Times of Israel website quoted Australian media reports that Shaked's visa application was rejected because she might "incite sedition."

Australian law prohibits entry to those who "defame a segment of Australian society or incite sedition."