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US R&B singer Chris Brown is making a case publicly to be allowed in the country, claiming he wants to use his influence as an entertainer to prevent domestic violence. 
The Australian government has told Brown it intends to refuse him a visa for a scheduled   December visit, based on the singer's domestic violence record.
Brown was convicted in 2009 of assaulting and threatening to kill his then partner, performer Rihanna. He was sentenced to five years' probation.
In his first public statement on the matter, Brown said in a tweet on Tuesday night that he believed his mistakes were a "wake-up call" and he wanted to teach young people about the danger of domestic violence.
"I would be more than grateful to come to Australia to raise awareness about domestic violence. I'm not the pink elephant in the room anymore," he tweeted.
"My life mistakes should be a wake up call for everyone. Showing the world that mistakes don't define you. Trying to prevent spousal abuse.
"The youth don't listen to parents nor do they listen to PSA's. The power that we have as Entertainers can change lives," he said.
Brown was issued with a notice of intent to refuse him a visa, just one day before his tickets went on sale. He can either challenge the notice or withdraw his application to visit Australia.
He was given 28 days to present his case for being allowed to enter Australia.
Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said: "Decisions on whether a visa will or will not be issued are made after that timeframe and consideration of the material presented to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection."
The Migration Act states that anyone with a "substantial criminal record" involving a prison sentence of 12 months or more - including a suspended sentence - can be refused a visa.
Tickets for Brown's One Hell of a Nite tour have been selling fast in Sydney and Melbourne, despite the uncertainty over his visit.
My life mistakes should be a wake up call for everyone. Showing the world that mistakes don't define you. Trying to prevent spousal abuse
??? Chris Brown (@chrisbrown)      September 29, 2015
The youth don't listen to parents nor do they listen to PSA's. The power that we have as Entertainers can change lives.
??? Chris Brown (@chrisbrown)      September 29, 2015
I would be more than grateful to come to Australia to raise awareness about domestic violence.Im not the pink elephant in the room anymore
??? Chris Brown (@chrisbrown)      September 29, 2015
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