“Today I have exercised my power under section 133C(3) of the Immigration Act to cancel the visa of Mr. Novak Djokovic based on health and law enforcement reasons as being in the public interest,” the minister said in a brief statement. noting that he “carefully” weighed the information provided by the parties.
After the annulment, an Australian judge ordered in an emergency hearing that Djokovic not be deported “immediately” until the justice reviews the decision made by the Immigration Minister on Sunday, which will be challenged by the tennis player’s lawyers.
I have today exercised my power under section 133C(3) of the Immigration Act to cancel the visa of Mr. Novak Djokovic
Judge Anthony Kelly also ruled that Djokovic remain free until 8 a.m. on Saturday. when you go to an appointment with immigration officials in the city of Melbourne, where you will be detained.
However, two customs agents will then transport Djokovic to a place where he can meet with his lawyers to prepare the case.
The hearing will be held in the Federal Court, a higher court, and is expected to start and end on Sunday, one day before the start of the Australian Open, which takes place between January 17 and 30 in the city of Melbourne.