Novak's Visa Definitely Revoked ... by Oz Immigration Minister

[Tropposurfer]

Just got a call from my buddy in Sydney, Oz. Breaking news this morning on National Aussie tv network's and confirmed as true.

 

Djokovic had had his visa cancelled and will be deported. He can (from the detention centre where he has been taken to - same centre he was sent in the first instance when he arrived in Australia) - The Park Hotel. Melbourne, Victoria.

 

This decision to revoke the visa was taken (last night sometime) at the most executive level by the Australian Federal Governments Minister for Immigration The Hon Alex Hawke MP.

Djokovic has opportunity to appeal this decision in court but must remain in the deportation/detention centre/hotel while this appeal is processed.

 

If he does not, and it has not been announced (as of 15 minutes ago) that his legal team will contest to decision to deport him he can be and will be summarily deported at any time.

If his team does not flag this appeal ASAP, and of course in writing to the Immigration Department (Border Force) his deportation will go ahead without any warning i.e, the Immigration officers assigned will simply come to his room ask him to gather his belongings and immediately escort him to Tulamarine Airport, Melbourne and place him of a plane out of the country (at his expense).

 

The mandatory exclusion period post-revoking of a visa is a ban for 3 years on entry to the country (although this can be amended by the Minister for Immigration in Canberra upon a request by ND).

If the appeal against his deportation order is successful Novak can be granted a 'bridging visa' which typically has an exclusionary caveat on working, (his occupation being; professional athlete - tennis player) but this caveat can be amended by request and a 'right to work' granted by the Immigration Minister. 

 

The general comments on the procedural aspects of this decision form law experts in Australia is that the Australian Immigration and Customs services have always has very strict and stringent laws about who and what is allowed in the Australian mainland and as such this decision to revoke a visa by the Minister is not at all unusual. It was also said by quite a few law experts that the decision would be made across a spectrum of issues pertaining to ND's visa not just one or two discrepancies, or points, that were wrong, incorrect, mistakes, untruth's, omissions or whatever in his application to enter the country. 

 

As a lateral issue of this crazy episode, for all those unfamiliar with Aust immigration laws and to help clarify the landscape on what some have heard. Tennis Australia and the Victorian government have NO jurisdiction and influence whatsoever over giving permission or any credibility whatsoever in offering an opinion on a persons capacity, or on a persons eligibility to enter the country which was clearly given by Tennis Australia to ND in writing, has been published and seen by the general public to clearly do so, and was clearly misleading to ND and others.

[scubascuba3]

I doubt Novax will ever want to come back to Australia

[DrJack54]

19 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

I doubt Novax will ever want to come back to Australia

Good

[DrJack54]

2 hours ago, Tropposurfer said:

Djokovic had had his visa cancelled and will be deported.

Au news currently stating that Joker has a court hearing starting 9.30 am Sunday.

It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

Hope he gets booted never to return. 

Kyrios can go with him. 

[Old Croc]

Australia has 3x the population of Serbia, but only 1/5th as many deaths from Covid.

Australians have endured harsh lockdowns to keep the population safer than most other places on the planet.

 They don't need a visit from an anti-vaxxer, buffoon with little regard for others, who lies on official declarations, and carelessly spreads the virus in full knowledge that he is infected.  It doesn't matter how big a celebrity he is, or how good he is at paddling a ball over a net. 

Serbia, as a nation, should be ashamed of their countryman and his selfish antics, not whinging in full support of his actions. But that wouldn't be Serbia! 

[MrMilk]

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

Au news currently stating that Joker has a court hearing starting 9.30 am Sunday.

It ain't over till the fat lady sings.

Hope he gets booted never to return. 

Kyrios can go with him. 

This is correct. 

Djokovic and his team appealed the decision already yesterday.

A hearing was set today morning, but after a short meeting today the hearing is moved to Sunday 9.30 local time.

 

So he still have a chance but not much likely to win this one

[DrJack54]

9 minutes ago, MrMilk said:

So he still have a chance but not much likely to win this one

Rightly or wrongly the tennis players have seemed to have turned up the heat on him.

Think they are sick of questions about the situation. 

Their ain't many slams. (Is it 5)

This one has so far been spoilt. 

Big swing in public opinion seems to be since it's now clear that mistakes (on purpose) on his entry declaration. In Oz we call that a lie.

For heaven's sake the guy has a team with him. Whole thing is a scam. Even questions about his positive test are in doubt.

Such a magnificent record and now in many eyes has tainted it.

Pity really. 

What's that saying....."make your bed...."

Edited January 15, 2022 by DrJack54

[MrMilk]

33 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Rightly or wrongly the tennis players have seemed to have turned up the heat on him.

Think they are sick of questions about the situation. 

Their ain't many slams. (Is it 5)

This one has so far been spoilt. 

Big swing in public opinion seems to be since it's now clear that mistakes (on purpose) on his entry declaration. In Oz we call that a lie.

For heaven's sake the guy has a team with him. Whole thing is a scam. Even questions about his positive test are in doubt.

Such a magnificent record and now in many eyes has tainted it.

Pity really. 

What's that saying....."make your bed...."

Djokovic lost many fans during the last couple of weeks.

Tennis is after all considered a "gentlemen sport" and the last weeks circus will/have take a big hit on his reputation and legacy.

It was two-sided who people supported up until his statment were he clearly lied and blamed his team for stupid mistakes.

Edited January 15, 2022 by MrMilk

[DrJack54]

1 hour ago, MrMilk said:

Tennis is after all considered a "gentlemen sport"......

.

 

Guess you don't follow the great ambassadors of tennis Australia.

Mr Kyrgios and Mr Tomic.

Both nuckleheads.

[Virt]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-60014059

 

He just lost the appeal.

[DrJack54]

5 minutes ago, Virt said:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-60014059

 

He just lost the appeal.

Yep.

Hope that means he also pays all his legal costs rather than the Oz taxpayer.

Bye bye Joker

[userabcd]

It was a futile exercise to bring a court case against a government and it's rules, the full weight of govt resources and unlimited access to time and money is in favour of govt and the judge would be biased in favour of govt in all cases who will interpret and rule for the govt, after all the govt is basically their employer.

 

Don't know why all the other tennis players did not support Djokovic and all walk off and boycott the event, guess their stakes and chance at the prize winnings have been increased and of course money overcomes all.

 

It is known now that the real winner of the Australian open will never be known since one top world tennis player has been banned from participating in the tournament.

Edited January 16, 2022 by userabcd

[Virt]

20 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yep.

Hope that means he also pays all his legal costs rather than the Oz taxpayer.

Bye bye Joker

He also got a 3 year ban from entering Australia.

That's a bit overkill imo, but i guess it's protocol if you are deported?

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, Virt said:

He also got a 3 year ban from entering Australia.

That's a bit overkill imo, but i guess it's protocol if you are deported?

That's standard (as I understand it) however no doubt that will be waived at some point in the future.

Have to love all the protests in Melbourne. Colorfull lot.

BTW : Melb born and bred here. 

 

[Meat Pie 47]

On 1/15/2022 at 9:31 AM, scubascuba3 said:

I doubt Novax will ever want to come back to Australia

who cares?

[mtls2005]

7 minutes ago, userabcd said:

Don't know why all the other tennis players support Djokovic

 

Well most attribute this lack of support for him because they think he's a d*ck.

 

His match, last of the day, still shows in the draw...

 

First round·Rod Laver Arena 16:15 *

1    N. Djokovic

M. Kecmanović
 

 

I'll still be shocked if he's not allowed to play.

 

 

[scubascuba3]

5 minutes ago, Meat Pie 47 said:

who cares?

Tennis fans? if the best players didn't turn up the tournament would be guff

[DrJack54]

10 minutes ago, userabcd said:

Don't know why all the other tennis players support Djokovic and all walk off and boycott the event, guess their stakes and chance at the prize winnings have been increased and of course money overcomes all.

Where did you get that from.

If you join the dots I think most players think that in this instance he has been a Jerk.

Read the players statements.

Basically saying nick off.

BTW Nick can go with him..

Another jerk. 

[DrJack54]

3 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

I'll still be shocked if he's not allowed to play.

?? It's a done deal. He is out.

The judges to outline their reasons in next few days.

Surprised if he is still in Australia Monday late. 

[ozfarang]

Unanimous decision, 3-0. 'Novax' case dismissed with costs.

 

Bye, bye. He has 3 years to ponder his return to Australia

 

Edited January 16, 2022 by ozfarang

[DrJack54]

Bit off topic but thinking Mr Macron might set his own rules for French open.

Rule #1. Must be fully vaccinated.

Rule #2. If in doubt refer to rule #1.

[mtls2005]

9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

?? It's a done deal. He is out.

The judges to outline their reasons in next few days.

Surprised if he is still in Australia Monday late. 

 

Yeah, I'm not up on Australian Immigration Law or the latest decision.

 

Curious why he hasn't left already though?

 

I guess we won't know until the forfeiture is announced at Rod Laver tomorrow afternoon?

 

 

 

 

[DrJack54]

1 minute ago, mtls2005 said:

guess we won't know until the forfeiture is announced at Rod Laver tomorrow afternoon

His name in the draw now means nothing..

He will be in detention.

Guessing his team will be checking for first flight out right now..

[Virt]

24 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:

 

Well most attribute this lack of support for him because they think he's a d*ck.

 

His match, last of the day, still shows in the draw...

 

First round·Rod Laver Arena 16:15 *

1    N. Djokovic

M. Kecmanović
 

 

I'll still be shocked if he's not allowed to play.

 

 

M. Kecmanovic will now meet rank 150 Salvatore Caruso as far as i know.

[mtls2005]

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

His name in the draw now means nothing..

He will be in detention.

Guessing his team will be checking for first flight out right now..

 

Yes, it looks like it's a done deal.

 

His statement seemed definitive.

 

 

 

[mtls2005]

2 minutes ago, Virt said:

M. Kecmanovic will now meet rank 150 Salvatore Caruso as far as i know.

 

He must be the highest seeded QUALIFIER, who lost?

 

Qualifiers·Court 5 Final

7    T. Daniel    6 6
29  S. Caruso  4 3

 

 

[ozfarang]

9 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Guessing his team will be checking for first flight out right now..

And organising a PCR Covid  test and hope it comes back negative

[KhunBENQ]

17 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Guessing his team will be checking for first flight out right now..

Private/leased jet is my guess.

With this story he might even have problems boarding a commercial flight?

[Ralf001]

8 minutes ago, ozfarang said:

And organising a PCR Covid  test and hope it comes back negative

That wont keep him in Aus.

[richard_smith237]