Australian Immigration Minister , Cancels Novak Djokovic's Visa , for a 2nd Time.
On January 14, Novak Djokovic's Australian visa
was canceled for a second time, just days
before the start of the Australian Open. .
On January 14, Novak Djokovic's Australian visa
was canceled for a second time, just days
before the start of the Australian Open. .
Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke exercised his personal power to cancel Djokovic's visa on the grounds that his presence could, "excite anti-vaccination sentiment.".
Australian immigration minister Alex Hawke exercised his personal power to cancel Djokovic's visa on the grounds that his presence could, "excite anti-vaccination sentiment.".
'The Guardian' reports that the decision
by Hawke is likely to put Djokovic
out of competition for the grand slam tournament. .
'The Guardian' reports that the decision
by Hawke is likely to put Djokovic
out of competition for the grand slam tournament. .
On January 16, Djokovic has an appeal hearing in the Federal Court that could overturn the decision. .
However, 'The Guardian' reports that
currently seems like an unlikely outcome. .
The consequences of Hawke's decision
are severe for Djokovic, who could be barred
from entering Australia for three years. .
The consequences of Hawke's decision
are severe for Djokovic, who could be barred
from entering Australia for three years. .
The Morrison government is firmly
committed to protecting Australia’s
borders, particularly in relation
to the Covid-19 pandemic, Alex Hawke, Australian immigration minister, via 'The Guardian'.
According to 'The Guardian,' the decision also leaves
the Australian Open without one of its biggest stars,
who would be playing for a record 21st grand slam win. .
According to 'The Guardian,' the decision also leaves
the Australian Open without one of its biggest stars,
who would be playing for a record 21st grand slam win. .
It would also leave Djokovic
unable to defend his Australian Open title,
which he has now won nine times. .
It would also leave Djokovic
unable to defend his Australian Open title,
which he has now won nine times. .
Australian Prime Minister
Scott Morrison argued that Australians , “made many sacrifices during this pandemic,
and they rightly expect the result
of those sacrifices to be protected.”