Serbia has accused Australia of torturing DjokerNole as he makes his way home. The deported tennis star is on the final leg of his flight to Belgrade, but the controversy is far from over. NickMcCallum7 AusOpen 7NEWS
Novak Djokovic's deportation sets a "dangerous precedent", according to legal experts who say other high-profile individuals could be refused entry into Australia if they hold views contrary to the government.
The minister argued the Serbian was a "talisman of anti-vaccination sentiment" and could encourage Australians to breach public health restrictions, forgo their booster shots and even engage in civil unrest. Dr O'Sullivan said it was difficult for Djokovic's lawyers to challenge the minister's decision because they could only appeal on the basis it was "illogical, irrational or unreasonable".
In 2017, then-immigration minister Peter Dutton denied anti-vaxxer Kent Heckenlively a visa for a planned tour and banned two women from returning for three years after they aired a film that falsely linked vaccines to autism."The minister was relying on previously expressed views. He was not here as part of an anti-vax campaign."
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