Chris Brown says he wants to get an Australian visa to use his influence as an entertainer to raise awareness about domestic violence.

The singer was commenting in a tweet to news at the weekend that he is unlikely to be given a visa to perform in Australia because of his domestic abuse record.

Chris Brown is scheduled to go on tour in Australia in December, and tickets went on sale on September 28.

He was told on September 27 that he had 28 days to appeal against the decision.

“I would be more than grateful to come to Australia to raise awareness about domestic violence,” Chris Brown tweeted.

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“I’m not the pink elephant in the room anymore.”

“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 singer said.

In 2009, Chris Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting his then-girlfriend Rihanna. He has toured Australia twice since, but the government is under pressure to refuse him this time.

Australia’s immigration department has issued a “notice of intention to consider refusal,” Immigration Minister Peter Dutton said.

Chris Brown has 28 days to present a case as to why he should be granted a visa, after which a final decision will be made.

Minister for Women Michaelia Cash, who was until recently assistant immigration minister, had urged Peter Dutton to take a stand on the issue.

It follows the Australian government’s decision earlier this year to refuse a visa for world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather on similar grounds.

Floyd Mayweather had been booked for dinner and nightclub appearances in Sydney and Melbourne in January.

New Zealand has already ruled that Chris Brown is unsuitable for entry into the country.

Chris Brown may be blocked from entering Australia because of his domestic violence conviction.

The singer’s announcement last week he would tour in December sparked criticism on social media and an online petition.

The Federal government said on September 24 it was reviewing Chris Brown’s visa application in light of his conviction.

Australia’s Minister for Women, Senator Michaelia Cash, said the government was not afraid to “say no”.

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“People need to understand, if you are going to commit domestic violence and you want to travel around the world, there are going to be countries that say to you, <<You cannot come in because you are not of the character that we expect in Australia>>,” Michaelia Cash said.

The senator’s comments were made at a press conference in Melbourne where PM Malcolm Turnbull announced a national domestic violence prevention program.

The review of Chris Brown’s visa follows the Australian government’s decision earlier this year to refuse a visa for world champion boxer Floyd Mayweather on similar grounds.

Floyd Mayweather, 37, had been booked for dinner and nightclub appearances in Sydney and Melbourne in January.

He has a criminal record, which includes serving two months in jail in 2012, after pleading guilty to an assault on his former partner in front of their children.