They released statements on how Djokovic would have to prove his exemption was valid as soon as he landed in the country. Jaala Pulford, the Sports Minister of Victoria, made a stern statement.
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Time Out: Naomi Osaka draws and tries to come out of her shell. Novak Djokovic is the no. Djokovic is confined to a temporary detention facility in Melbourne as he mounts a legal challenge against the cancellation of his visa ahead of this month's Australian Open. Karen Andrews, Australia's home affairs minister, filed a request on Saturday asking "that the final hearing be adjourned to Wednesday 12 January " -- five days before the tournament is due to start.
No reasons were stated for the adjournment request, but it came just hours after Djokovic's legal team submitted a page document outlining the player's defense against the decision to cancel his temporary visa. World No 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas has broken ranks in the dressing room to accuse Djokovic of putting the tournament 'at risk'. But Tunisian player Ons Jabeur believes the year-old's choice not to be vaccinated should be respected and claims he poses no danger to health.
But in any event, The Age claim a source close to the Serb revealed that he plans to appeal any attempt to cancel his visa immediately. Jump directly to the content. Sign in. All Football. Live Blog. Ian Tuckey. James Orr Today, The year-old can appeal this decision. Justin Lawrence Today, Australia's PM releases Djokovic statement Australias's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed that cancelling Djokovic's visa was in the public's interest in a statement.
He also said that the Australian public had made many sacrifices during the pandemic. Dylan Terry Today, Djokovic to meet with immigration officials It is now being widely reported that Novak Djokovic will meet with immigration officials tomorrow. The Serb has had his visa revoked for a second time but is expected to appeal the decision. This looks set to rumble on for the rest of the week, folks. Australian Lawyers Alliance statement The Australian Lawyers Alliance have now released their own statement, pointing towards the "unfair border policies" in the wake of the Novak Djokovic decision.
Djokovic continues to divide opinion. Djokovic should never have received visa Australia's deputy leader of the opposition, Kristina Keneally, believes Novak Djokovic should never have received a visa in the first place. She said: "Djokovic never should have gotten a visa in the first place "This embarrassing and farcical incident could have been avoided. Djokovic to appear before immigration officials Journalist Paul Sakkal is now reporting that Novak Djokovic has been asked to attend an interview with immigration officials tomorrow.
Timeline of Djokovic decision. More from Prime Minister Morrison His statement continued: "This is what the Minister is doing in taking this action today.
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