Federal Immigration Minister Alex Hawke may have revoked Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time, but there is still a chance he will play in the Australian Open, according to news.com.au.
Djokovic is the top player in the tournament, which starts on Monday. At the moment the Australian government intends to deport him, Djokovic’s legal team is expected to appeal against the decision of Mr. Hawk
“They will pursue two things, I think,” Abul Rizvi, the former deputy secretary of the Immigration Department, told Channel 10 on Friday night. Second, to ask the judge for permission for Mr. Djokovic to be released on parole so that he can participate in the Australian Open. “This is a decision that the judge will have to make at the weekend,” he said.
However, there is an additional factor that complicates the case. Such a temporary visa to Australia is typical would not allow to its recipient to work. “Playing tennis may not be considered a job by some people, but it is δουλειάokovi δουλειά’s job,” Rizvi said.
(The judge) will also have to consider these issues if he / she acquires work rights with the temporary visa. This is a matter for the judge to consider. “If he believes Mr Djokovic’s argument is worthwhile, it makes sense to release him on a temporary visa while the appeal is being considered.”
In another appearance on ABC TV, Mr. Rizvi said that Djokovic could be detained, “If the judge accepts that there are strong reasons of public interest”. In a statement, Hawke said Djokovic’s visa was being revoked for “health” and “public order” reasons.
The cancellation of the visa of the world tennis star is aimed at protecting the results of the sacrifices made by the Australians during the Covid-19 pandemic, said for his part the Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
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