[UPDATE] 

Read more: US 'pick-up artist' Julien Blanc forced to quit Australian tour after visa cancelled

A petition on Change.org called for "Pick up Artist" Julien Blanc's visa to be cancelled

The petition reads:

That Julien Blanc can sustain a profitable business out of promoting sexual violence with total impunity is a testament to the extent to which our society accepts violence and sexual assault against women, he's here in Melbourne, on a visa that allows him to work (by work I mean preach violence and emotional abuse against women) don't be one of the people who passively accepts this, sign this petition to call on the Federal Government in Australia to revoke his rights to 'work' in this country and send him packing. Click here to view the petition.

Collective Shout co-founder Melinda Tankard Reist appeared on The Feed SBS speaking about Julien Blanc and his predatory and abusive methods.

Watch the segment here

If you are in St Kilda, you can find more information about tonight's protest here.

Further reading:

Domestic violence campaigners appeal to Immigration Minister to deport pick-up artist Julien Blanc

Julien Blanc, Real Social Dynamics dating coach slammed for promoting 'sex abuse tactics' in Melbourne

Julian Blanc's sexist, abusive pick-up methods should be rejected by Aussie venues, says Melinda Tankard Reist