"Popular culture has an immense amount to do with shaping the way people think and the way people behave, and the sort of role models that we hold up, particularly to our young people," she said.<doc-sep>R Kelly has caused uproar by announcing a new tour in Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka as he faces intense, fresh scrutiny over allegations of sexual abuse. The R&B singer chose to reveal the tour over social media on the eve that an explosive new documentary, which details the allegations he has faced over the past two decades, was aired in the UK. Kelly has vehemently denied accusations that he abused multiple women and underage girls, and he has never been convicted of a crime. Dates and venues for the tour have not yet been listed, but its announcement has sparked outrage in Australia, where the shadow minister for immigration and border protection, Shayne Neumann, said the Labor party would be "seriously concerned" if Kelly was allowed into the country. Australia has previously denied visas to Chris Brown and Floyd Mayweather following similar allegations of violence towards women. "Labor strongly supports the refusal or cancellation of visas of non-citizens on character or criminal grounds," Mr Neumann said in a statement. "Labor would be seriously concerned if immigration minister David Coleman would allow an individual such as R Kelly into Australia. "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." Most of Kelly's scheduled concerts in the US have been cancelled due to public protest and/or poor ticket sales. 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R KELLY has sparked outrage after announcing new concerts in Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka despite facing underage sex abuse allegations. The Grammy-winning R&B singer tweeted, "New tour alert" on Tuesday, saying he would “see y’all soon!” 4 The initial announcement made by the singer - who later deleted it However no specific dates or venues were given and the star later deleted his posts on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, reports the BBC. R Kelly’s announcement comes weeks after documentary Surviving R Kelly aired in the US, featuring several women accusing him of sexual assault. Among the allegations were claims that he assaulted underage girls. Kelly’s lawyer has denied all accusations – the singer has not been convicted of any crime in relation to the allegations. Labor would be seriously concerned if immigration minister David Coleman would allow an individual such as R Kelly into Australia. Shayne Neumann, shadow minister for immigration However Australia's shadow minister for immigration, Shayne Neumann, said the Labor Party would be “seriously concerned” should the entertainer be allowed to perform in the country. He said Labor “strongly supports the refusal or cancellation of visas of non-citizens on character… grounds. “Labor would be seriously concerned if immigration minister David Coleman would allow an individual such as R Kelly into Australia. “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.” Australia's department of home affairs told the BBC that it "does not comment on individual cases". Confusingly, Kelly had dismissed as fake news an announcement made last December that he’d be touring. Back then, he said on Instagram that “while I love all my amazing fans in the Australia region, I am NOT involved in this tour nor do I have knowledge of it, it’s [sic] promoters, etc. “Watch my social media… when it’s time for my next international tour (which is soon) you’ll hear it directly from me.” Most read in World News Exclusive OUT OF THIS WORLD Negative from film said to depict Roswell alien autopsy on sale for £710k BETRAYAL OF TRUST Woman, 22, 'lured off street by paramedic and gang raped in ambulance' Latest FERRY DISASTER More than 150 feared dead after overloaded ferry 'breaks in two' and sinks COURT BOMBSHELL Epstein's 'recruiters & lovers set to testify against Ghislaine Maxwell' CLINGING TO LIFE Hotel owner left critical after catching deadly from Aussie mouse plague CRYPTO KILLER Bondage-obsessed Bitcoin trader ‘went crazy’ & strangled lover to death 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, Sony BMG, has reportedly dropped him. He is a multiplatinum R&B star who has not only notched multiple hits for himself, but also many high-profile performers. Following the documentary, Lady Gaga apologised for working with Kelly while Chance The Rapper said it was a "mistake" to record a song with him. 4 R Kelly announced a new tour, but not in the United States. Credit: Getty Images - Getty 4 The singer's post across social media was swiftly ridiculed 4 Kelly's career has been stifled since a #MuteRKelly campaign gained momentum last year Credit: Getty Images - Getty