How Did Novak Get A Visa?

• Because the Australian government has announced that they are examining whether or not Novak Djokovic lied on his travel entrance form, the world number one’s visa controversy is expected to continue on for some time.
• In spite of having a medical exemption issued by Tennis Australia, Djokovic was denied entry into Melbourne last week and had his visa revoked; however, the decision was overturned after an appeal was filed.

How did Novak get a visa in the first place?

Also stepping in to sidestep the argument was Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews, who claimed that a visa given by the government did not ensure entrance into Australia. Even though Djokovic had been given a visa in order to compete in the competition, he was apprehended by Border Force authorities at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport and taken into custody.

How did Novak Djokovic get visa to Australia?

Djokovic had not been immunized and had requested a medical exemption on the grounds that he had COVID-19 in December, according to the Associated Press. That exception was accepted by the Victoria state government as well as Tennis Australia, and it appears to have enabled him to acquire a visa in order to go.

When did Novak get his visa?

Djokovic landed in Australia on the evening of January 5th, according to his schedule. He felt that a visa issued on November 18 and a medical exemption authorized by Tennis Australia and an independent expert panel appointed by the Victorian government would be sufficient to allow him to visit Australia.

Did Novak have a visa?

Novak Djokovic, the world number one tennis player, is facing deportation after the Australian government cancelled his visa for the second time. Australia’s authorities revoked his visa on Friday, claiming that the world’s top-ranked men’s tennis player had not been vaccinated against COVID-19, and so posed a threat to the local community.

Has Djokovic been deported from Australia?

As a result of the judgement, Djokovic was deported to Serbia over the weekend, with the judicial trio opting not to overrule the decision of Immigration Minister Alex Hawke to revoke the world number one’s visa in the process.

Why did Djokovic get deported?

A court battle against Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s use of exceptional immigration powers to cancel Djokovic’s visa on the grounds of health and public order, and on the grounds that it was in the public interest, was unsuccessful on Sunday, and Djokovic was deported on Monday.

Did Djokovic get visa wrong?

12 January: Djokovic claims that his agent made a mistake on his Australia admission form while submitting information of his itinerary in the days leading up to his arrival in the nation in a statement posted on his Instagram account. ″I would like to express my regret and notify you that my team has sent new material to the Australian Government in order to explain this problem.″

Why did Australia revoke Djokovic visa?

It was in the public interest, said Australia’s immigration minister, Alex Hawke, in a statement, that Djokovic’s visa be revoked on the basis of ″health and good order.″ He added that it was in the interest of the country to do so.

Why was Djokovic’s visa revoked?

The decision comes at the end of a tough week for the world’s top-ranked player in tennis. Upon arriving in Melbourne late last week, Djokovic’s visa was promptly cancelled by authorities because he had not been inoculated against the COVID-19 virus. He was kept at a hotel but was not deported as a result of his detention.

Is Djokovic vaccinated?

In an interview with the BBC, he said he was never anti-vaccination, despite having received vaccinations as a youngster. ‘But I’ve always backed the choice to choose what you put in your body,’ he said.

What does Novak Djokovic’s ‘notice of the cancellation’ mean?

Following this, Djokovic and his legal team will be provided with a ″notice of the cancellation decision,″ which will include all of the pertinent information on the reasons for the visa cancellation.

Why did Kelly revoke Djokovic’s visa?

On January 6, Judge Kelly overturned the original decision to revoke Djokovic’s visa, stating that the 34-year-old Serbian had not been provided with sufficient notice of his visa cancellation, nor had the government provided him with the time to submit any necessary papers.

Where is Novak Djokovic’s family court hearing?

The Owen Dixon Commonwealth Law Courts building, which houses the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, where the hearing of Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic is taking place, is seen in Melbourne, Australia, on Friday, January 14. (Photo courtesy of Mark Baker/Associated Press)