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The decision to deport Novak Djokovic by canceling his entry visa to Australia was found unlawful.
Anthony Kelly, the judge of the case in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia,
Sufficient for Djokovic before the decision to revoke his visa
He canceled this decision on the grounds that no time was given.
With this decision, Djokovic was released from the hotel where he was held.
It Might Be Court Again
Immigration minister Alex Hawke has the right to revoke Djokovic's visa using his individual powers.
If the government uses this authority, the 34-year-old tennis player may not be able to enter Australia for 3 years.
If this decision is made by Hawke, it is on the agenda to take the matter to court again.
After reaching Melbourne, Djokovic, whose exemption decision was not accepted and his entry visa was canceled, was sent to a hotel where refugees were staying. 9 at the Australian Open,
Djokovic, who has 20 grand slam titles in his career, appealed and took the decision to the federal court.
In his statement to the border police and then to the court through his lawyers, Djokovic stated that the coronavirus test was positive on 16 December 2021, and this test turned negative on 22 December 2021, and that his application for exemption for this reason was accepted by Tennis Australia and the Victorian State Government, which organizes the tournament. he had said.
In order for players to participate in the tournament, which will be held on January 17-30, Covid-19 vaccination is mandatory. Tennis players who refuse to be vaccinated are requested to receive a medical exemption from a committee of independent experts. It is claimed that the Australian Tennis Association misled the players about the vaccine exemption.