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Australian Judges have rejected tennis star Novak Djokovic’s last-ditch appeal to remain in Australia.

In a hope shattering ruling, the judges denied the visa cancellation appeal, saying they were not convinced on the merits.

The immediate implication is that Djokovic will now have to be deported from Australia.

He will thus miss the chance of competing for his 21st Grand Slam.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion had his appeal heard in the Federal Court on Sunday in a last ditch attempt to stay and compete for the title.

Chief Justice James Allsop, Justice Anthony Besanko and Justice David O’Callaghan unanimously decided Djokovic did not have grounds to dispute Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s deportation order.

Mr Hawke wielded his discretionary power on Friday afternoon to deport Djokovic despite a court ruling last week in his favour.

Djokovic detained, court fixes visa appeal hearing for Sunday
But the odds were stacked against Djokovic heading into Sunday’s hearing despite his previous court win, because Mr Hawke’s power is so broad, reports Mail Online.

Chief Justice James Allsop wanted to make clear Djokovic had not launched an official appeal against Mr Hawke’s decision. Instead, he had the opportunity to have the judges review the order based on its merit.

The world No.1 was required to prove to the court that Mr Hawke acted irrationally or legally unreasonably in choosing to use his discretionary powers.

Justice Allsop earlier said he accepted Djokovic could be seen as ‘an iconic sports star that is setting an example that is not ideal to be followed’.

‘If Mr Djokovic won the Open, as he has in the past, there is an example embedded in the Minister’s reasoning that this is an example for young and not so young fans of tennis.’

The government did not indicate whether they would take up the option to prevent Djokovic from applying for a visa to enter Australia for the next three years.

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Moral: no matter who you are in the society, no matter how highly placed, never move to any sane country illegally. Dude will be missed though. 0912 7724742 call/Whatsapp for EFCC SCUML Cert. CAC business registration, change of Director/shareholders, Annual returns filing etc.

It is a good decision so others will not take it as a joke

what a setback to his career

He is not above the law, nobody is above the law.

He brought it on his arrogant self.

Damnnn niggar
Eyaaaa...

Well, this is a sane clime.......

Where things stands....


NOW: Judges in Australia have dismissed Novak Djokovic's appeal against the cancellation of his visa.Djokovic is scheduled to play Monday night in the Australian Open, although it's unclear whether he will be able to compete.

Australia's immigration minister revoked the unvaccinated tennis star's visa for a second time Friday, saying his presence in the country could lead to an "increase in anti-vaccination sentiment" and even incite "civil unrest."Djokovic arrived in Melbourne nearly two weeks ago and promptly had his visa canceled for failing to show why he was medically exempt from having the Covid-19 vaccine.


A quick look back at how we got here

The federal court is currently on a 30-minute break as both parties decide whether further court orders are necessary following the dismissal of Djokovic's challenge to his visa cancelation. Here's how this whole saga unfolded:

In November, Djokovic began preparations for the Australian Open, including receiving his Australian entry visa.Dec. 16: The player takes a PCR test which comes back positive later that day — but he later said in a statement he didn't receive the notification until.

Dec. 17, when he had already attended a tennis event.

Dec. 22: He tests negative for the virus.

Dec. 30: He receives a medical exemption from Tennis Australia allowing him to enter Australia without Covid vaccination or quarantine, on the grounds that he has just recovered from Covid.

Jan. 1-2: Djokovic is notified by the Australian government that he is cleared for quarantine-free arrival, and he receives a Border Travel Permit by the state government of Victoria, where Melbourne is located.

Jan. 5: He arrives in Melbourne just before midnight. As the hours cross into early morning the next day, his visa is canceled and he is placed into detention.

Jan. 10: At his visa hearing, the judge quashes the visa cancelation and orders Djokovic to be released.

Jan. 14: Immigration Minister Alex Hawke invokes his personal power to cancel Djokovic's visa a second time.

Jan. 15: Djokovic is placed back into detention as a preliminary hearing commences.

Jan. 16: The judge dismisses Djokovic's appeal, leaving his participation in the tournament in serious doubt.

Can he still appeal?

Legal options: Djokovic can still seek leave to appeal to Australia's top court, although time is running out for him to do so before the tournament begins, according to Abul Rizvi, a former deputy secretary with the immigration department.
"He may appeal for symbolic reasons but little else," said Rizvi, who added Djokovic would remain in detention until he departs.

Another visa: There's also the possibility Djokovic could get a bridging visa, which could allow him to play in the tournament while making arrangements to leave Australia, according to Maria Jockel, an immigration law specialist at BDO Australia.

This dud Hass never been sincere. Always trying to play others for fools.

Nawa o. This whole bs don dey really seem like ploy to force more people to take this vaccine. Na so dem no gree Kyrie Irving play almost half the season for NBA.


Isn't vaccination supposed to be a voluntary decision provided dem don test say you no get am

I hope we eventually see an end to the pandemic.

We that are vaccinated are still advised to use mask , avoid crowd etc just like an unvaccinated person. I don tire

In a system that WORKS for EVERYONE, EVERYBODY is subject to the LAW!

Just because he didn't take COVID19 vaccine. All this western countries with imposing coerce laws, why must he take it, as far he was tested negative. They just have leaders that write laws, and follow the laws like robots, forgetting the reason the law while the law was writing in the first place.


Those commenting up there, hailing the country, had it been it's Nigeria government that is imposing COVID19 vaccines on it's citizen, we won't here word, they will be waiting day and night

Country with a standard and no special treatment to anyone.

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He lost at last...... oh no!

Is this Sabotage!!!

Sabotage how?

Do me I do you

That bad for him.

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This matter tire person because I understand the standpoint of both parties involved.






Life sentence for all scammers . . . Including paternity fraudsters!

slimjohn2k5:
It is a good decision so others will not take it as a joke

That is why the Australian government couldn't take chances.

They are serious about vaccination in their country irrespective of who you are.

2million deaths worldwide and some people still refuse to take the vaccine.
Djokovic must think he’s more important than millions of people in Australia that couldn’t see their loved ones for two years.
Millions of people have taken the vaccine and nothing is wrong with them but selfish pr!cks with big egos just want to trend for nothing.

Wow Djokovic I will miss you ooo, stissipas will be like , ope ooo, they know Djokovic is fire.... The guy they beat them straight set ni......them go they happy now...but why now world no 1....

Too bad.

I'm a fan of Djokovic but he has no moral standing to refuse the vaccine and still wanting to partake in the tournament. Other players who took the jab ain't fools.
U can't eat ur cake and still have it.

The new world order...

The law is no respecter of person.

Drsnives:
He no go too feel am.
No be better championship tournament self

Do you know what you’re talking about at all? One of the four Grand Slam is what you refer to as not a better tournament?

You better stop disgracing your self with this arrogance display of ignorance

He no go too feel am.
No be better championship tournament self

just too bad for novak

unitysheart:
Country with a standard and no special treatment to anyone.

na so..
The country no collect nonsense, because even though you are celebrity, if any Bleep up , emanate omo Dem go deal with you ooo...that why you see our celebrities just go on their own jeje in abroad....nah only Nigeria you go see them dey worship celebrities as God, ..Messi cronaldo self them they punish them for their country......

But Australia get laws like united kingdom