Embattled musician R Kelly announced on social media — in a post which has since been deleted — that he plans to tour Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, but a Labor politician is calling on the Immigration Minister to deny him entry to the country.

Key points: Kelly denied allegations he sexually abused women and girls

Kelly denied allegations he sexually abused women and girls His record label reportedly dropped him in the wake of documentary Surviving R Kelly

His record label reportedly dropped him in the wake of documentary Surviving R Kelly The Opposition's Shayne Neumann said the Immigration Minister should use his powers to deny entry to any non-citizen who fails to pass the character test

"See y'all soon" the post read, accompanied by a picture of Kelly and the declaration "The King of R&B".

No dates or venues were revealed.

Kelly's career has been stifled since a #MuteRKelly campaign gained momentum last year to protest his alleged sexual abuse of women and girls, which Kelly denies.

Lifetime's documentary series Surviving R Kelly last month drew even more attention to the allegations, and his record label reportedly dropped him.

Kelly is a multiplatinum R&B star who has not only notched multiple hits for himself, but also many high-profile performers.

In a tweet dated February 5, Kelly announces an Australian tour. ( ABC News )

'Labor would be seriously concerned' if R Kelly allowed in

"If the Immigration Minister suspects that a non-citizen does not pass the character test, or there is a risk to the community while they are in Australia, he should use the powers he has under the Migration Act to deny or cancel their visa," senior Opposition politician Shayne Neumann said in a statement.

He told The Guardian that "Labor would be seriously concerned if Immigration Minister David Coleman would allow an individual such as R Kelly into Australia".

Mr Coleman's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

A Department of Home Affairs spokesperson said the department did not comment on individual cases.

"All non-citizens entering Australia must meet, and continue to meet, the character requirements set out in the Migration Act 1958 (the Act). There are strong provisions under the Act to refuse or cancel a visa where a person is found not to be of good character," the spokesperson said.

Australia has denied entry to other foreigners on character grounds, among them anti-vaxxer Kent Heckenlively and Gavin McInnes, founder of the all-male far-right group Proud Boys.

Classified document leaker Chelsea Manning was also issued with a notice of intention to consider refusal of her visa application late last year, after she sought entry to Australia for a speaking engagement.

Ms Manning ended up going ahead with her speaking tour via video link, after failing to receive visa approval in time.

In December 2018, Kelly took to Twitter to alert Australian fans of a "fake tour".

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