The Novak Djokovic saga has highlighted serious problems with the unfairness of Australia’s immigration system, advocates say
Sanmati Verma, the deputy chair of the visa cancellation working group, said Djokovic’s case “has thrown light on the longstanding unfair and arbitrary use of the commonwealth’s cancellation and detention powers”.
“Many are turned around at the border quickly while in immigration clearance with little or no recourse to redress, even if they face serious harm in their home country. Sarah Dale, principal solicitor of the Refugee Advice and Casework Service said an inquiry into minister’s powers could help restore “substantive and procedural rights” to those facing visa cancellation.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Live: Djokovic waiting on Immigration Minister's visa decision as Australian Open draw approachesWith the Australian Open draw happening today, the men's defending champion is still waiting to hear whether Immigration Minister Alex Hawke will cancel his visa. Follow live.
Read more »
Journalist suggests Djokovic could be deported during the Australian OpenImmigration Minister AlexHawkeMP is expected to make a call on Novak Djokovic's deportation on Thursday which could lead to a mid-tournament eviction.
Read more »
Live: Serbian PM 'neither optimistic nor pessimistic' about Djokovic's chances of playing Australian OpenImmigration Minister Alex Hawke is still considering whether Novak Djokovic's visa should be cancelled and the tennis star deported. Follow live.
Read more »
‘A very low bar’ for Hawke to send Djokovic homeThe almost unfettered powers of the Immigration Minister Alex Hawke means tennis superstar Novak Djokovic will struggle to challenge any ruling to deport him.
Read more »
Novak Djokovic accepts 'administrative mistake' on travel documents as visa decision delayedNovak Djokovic said 'my agent sincerely apologises for the administrative mistake in ticking the incorrect box about my previous travel before coming to Australia'.
Read more »
No 'further comment at this time': Scott Morrison questioned over Novak Djokovic sagaPrime Minister Scott Morrison refused to be drawn on the Novak Djokovic saga as the men's tennis world number one still awaits a decision on whether his visa will be cancelled.
Read more »