Djokovic back in detention as he continues to fight deportation from Australia
because of what a government minister described as a perception that the top-ranked tennis player was a"talisman of a community of anti-vaccination sentiment."
He is permitted to leave hotel detention to spend Sunday in his lawyers' offices, under the guard of two immigration officials, while the challenge is heard via a video hearing.Djokovic spent four nights confined to a hotel near downtown Melbourne before being released last Monday when he won a court challenge on procedural grounds against his first visa cancellation.
Allsop cited Hawke's own words that the issues behind his decision to cancel the visa"go to the very preservation of life and health of many members of the community."Djokovic could not appeal a decision made on Sunday or Monday in time to compete in the Australian Open, Allsop said. The minister cited comments Djokovic made in April 2020 that he was"opposed to vaccination" and had wouldn't want to be forced by someone to take a vaccine to compete.
On Saturday, Federal Chief Justice James Allsop announced that he would hear the case with Justices David O'Callaghan and Anthony Besanko. Djokovic, who has won the last three Australian Open titles, is seeking a record 21st Grand Slam singles title. He is currently tied with Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for the most by a man in history.
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