COVID-19 and Tennis

[Pushka]

Apparently Morrison will have Novac return on next flight if his exemption paperwork doesn’t meet requirements.

 

[Must...Fly!]

Apparently Morrison will have Novac return on next flight if his exemption paperwork doesn’t meet requirements.

I imagine he will experience a rather thorough "inspection" at the border.

 

[jakeseven7]

Basically realistically he’d only be able to go through on two of the exemption criteria - covid in last 6 months or proven substantiated allergy….

 

[burmans]

Apparently Morrison will have Novac return on next flight if his exemption paperwork doesn’t meet requirements.

Let’s wait and see what actually happens rather than relying on the announcement.

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

This might get interesting overnight

Scott Morrison reveals Novak Djokovic visa twist: ‘Exemption was not in place’

A second Australian Open hopeful has had their visa cancelled and is being detained in the same detention hotel as Novak Djokovic.

www.news.com.au

Novak Djokovic has landed in Australia but faced an extraordinary visa drama threatening to end his grand slam hopes.

The world number one touched down on a Emirates flight from Dubai shortly after 11pm Wednesday night AEST.

However, late on Wednesday evening it emerged that Djokovic was seeking to enter Australia on a work visa, which doesn’t permit medical exemptions for being unvaccinated and requires the support of the Victorian government.

Acting Sports and Major Events Minister Jaala Pulford tweeted at 11.14pm that the state government would not support the application.

“The Federal Government has asked if we will support Novak Djokovic’s visa application to enter Australia,” she said.

“We will not be providing Novak Djokovic with individual visa application support to participate in the 2022 Australian Open Grand Slam.

“We’ve always been clear on two points: visa approvals are a matter for the Federal Government, and medical exemptions a matter for doctors.”

Border Force officials have the discretion to allow Djokovic into the country in spite of the Victorian government move however is fate is still unclear.

A government source told the Herald Sun “they may have to send him or put him in immigration detention.”

 

[HappyFlyerFamily]

This might get interesting overnight

Scott Morrison reveals Novak Djokovic visa twist: ‘Exemption was not in place’

A second Australian Open hopeful has had their visa cancelled and is being detained in the same detention hotel as Novak Djokovic.

www.news.com.au

Novak Djokovic has landed in Australia but faced an extraordinary visa drama threatening to end his grand slam hopes.

The world number one touched down on a Emirates flight from Dubai shortly after 11pm Wednesday night AEST.

However, late on Wednesday evening it emerged that Djokovic was seeking to enter Australia on a work visa, which doesn’t permit medical exemptions for being unvaccinated and requires the support of the Victorian government.

Acting Sports and Major Events Minister Jaala Pulford tweeted at 11.14pm that the state government would not support the application.

“The Federal Government has asked if we will support Novak Djokovic’s visa application to enter Australia,” she said.

“We will not be providing Novak Djokovic with individual visa application support to participate in the 2022 Australian Open Grand Slam.

“We’ve always been clear on two points: visa approvals are a matter for the Federal Government, and medical exemptions a matter for doctors.”

Border Force officials have the discretion to allow Djokovic into the country in spite of the Victorian government move however is fate is still unclear.

A government source told the Herald Sun“they may have to send him or put him in immigration detention.”

 

[Quickstatus]

As of this morning Djokovic has been detained.

Tennis Australia has short term memory loss.

Tennis Australia saying “its not up to me, or the pM ,or any other politician to determine whether or not he can play”

Surely they remember the Asylum seekers during the Abbott stop the boats era who said Drs should be the ones who decide if someone can come into the country. That did not end well with the electorate even though it became law for a while.

10stars for @antycbr who pointed out that he had to be sponsored on a working visa. And the someone in the state govt probably supported his visa. Did Chairman Dan knock it on the head after seeing the immense public pushback? - all this just as Djokovic was en-route.

TA probably got told through official channels away from the public gaze that Djokovic was not going to be granted a visa. Then they thought a press conference, telling everyone the Govt has no right to refuse entry cos a panel of Drs said he can come in, and get Djokovic to just arrive would put public pressure on the Govt to give him a visa. Well it just blew up in their faces.

I actually don’t think there should be a problem if someone is not vaccinated and wants to enter the country.
But it’s the way TA went about the whole thing and trying to strongarm the Federal Govt and Minister who has the final say that just does not gel with the community.

Those in power don’t realise that Australians don’t care about the rich and famous. They just want the same rules for everyone.

Is this more entertainment than the tennis or what!!…

 

[jakeseven7]

As of this morning Djokovic has been detained.

Tennis Australia has short term memory loss.

Tennis Australia saying “its not up to me, or the pM ,or any other politician to determine whether or not he can play”

Surely they remember the Asylum seekers during the Abbott stop the boats era who said Drs should be the ones who decide if someone can come into the country. That did not end well with the electorate even though it became law for a while.

10stars for @antycbr who pointed out that he had to be sponsored on a working visa. And the someone in the state govt probably supported his visa. Did Chairman Dan knock it on the head after seeing the immense public pushback? - all this just as Djokovic was en-route.

TA probably got told through official channels away from the public gaze that Djokovic was not going to be granted a visa. Then they thought a press conference, telling everyone the Govt has no right to refuse entry cos a panel of Drs said he can come in, and get Djokovic to just arrive would put public pressure on the Govt to give him a visa. Well it just blew up in their faces.

I actually don’t think there should be a problem if someone is not vaccinated and wants to enter the country.
But it’s the way TA went about the whole thing and trying to strongarm the Federal Govt and Minister who has the final say that just does not gel with the community.

Those in power don’t realise that Australians don’t care about the rich and famous. They just want the same rules for everyone.

Is this more entertainment than the tennis or what!!…

Loving life right now *chews on unsalted non buttered popcorn*

If the Feds let him in they are TOAST.

Meanwhile Novaks dad tries to pull a Donald Trump and what storm Canberra if he gets shipped out? Seriously?

Apple didn’t fall too far from the tree.

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The Victorian government said it will not support Djokovic's application, putting his fate completely in the hands of the federal government and Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

Djokovic to remain in immigration detention as legal team launches court action against deportation order

Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic's lawyers launch a Federal Circuit Court challenge to the government's decision to deport him from Australia, but he faces a wait to see if and when he will be required to leave.

www.abc.net.au

 

[justinbrett]

He’s gone.

Novak Djokovic threatens legal action after visa refusal leaves him stranded

Djokovic will mount a legal challenge to the last-minute rejection of his visa, after spending eight hours in detention at Melbourne Airport pleading his case to border officials overnight.

www.smh.com.au

 

[Must...Fly!]

Highly embarrassing for Tennis Australia and the Victorian government. But the right result if he is sent back!

 

[Pushka]

He’s gone.

Novak Djokovic threatens legal action after visa refusal leaves him stranded

Djokovic will mount a legal challenge to the last-minute rejection of his visa, after spending eight hours in detention at Melbourne Airport pleading his case to border officials overnight.

www.smh.com.au

He's challenging it this morning in Court.

 

[Must...Fly!]

He's challenging it this morning in Court.

With what grounds? If no one is willing to sponsor his visa, he is just buying time.

Maybe the F Lounge is open. Glug glug

 

[antycbr]

With what grounds? If no one is willing to sponsor his visa, he is just buying time.

Maybe the F Lounge is open. Glug glug

He can’t get in to any lounge in MEL if not vaccinated

 

[MARTINE]

He's challenging it this morning in Court.

Will he be placed in a detention centre in the interim?… top rating episode of Border Force this one…

 

[Pushka]

Will he be placed in a detention centre in the interim?

He has to go into a controlled hotel I believe as his vaccination status hasn't been confirmed. But I also heard the court would be convened this morning.

 

[dairyfloss]

Loving the news on the Djoker! Australians need a good ‘pick me up’ after the last few weeks

 

[antycbr]

Loving the news on the Djoker! Australians need a good ‘pick me up’ after the last few weeks

It does show what a shambles our governments are though.

 

[jakeseven7]

Highly embarrassing for Tennis Australia and the Victorian government. But the right result if he is sent back!

Huh? The VIC Gov didn’t support it? TA yea.

 

[jakeseven7]

Maybe mods could create a lovely thread on this wonderful news to keep this one free and more focussed.

 

[jakeseven7]

I think Novaks Dad should be charged with incitement as well while they are at it.

He’s trying to rev up the anti vaxxers (who took a well earned holiday from pointless protesting) to storm the streets…