Twitter divided over Australian Minister’s decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa for second time

The world is currently divided over Novak Djokovic‘s visa debacle in Australia. The Serbian superstar got his visa cancelled for the second time in less than 10 days on account of ‘public safety’. An unvaccinated Djokovic got medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open but he was detained on arrival in Melbourne by the authorities.

He got his visa cancelled but decided to challenge the decision in federal court. He eventually won the case on Monday and got his visa reinstated. He was then declared as the top seed for Australian Open and was even named in the main draw. But since the last two days, it was speculated that the Australian government is building up a case again Djokovic to deport him. And on Friday, the Immigration minister announced that he’s exercising his rights to cancel Djokovic’s visa.

Ever since the decision has been made, the world has taken either a Pro-Djokovic or Anti-Djokovic stand. Many Australian ministers have involved politics in the matter and have criticized Morrison government’s decision and questioned that how a single person could be a threat to the entire nation when the number of COVID cases have erupted like never before.

Many eminent Australian personalities voice their support towards Djokovic

Many prominent personalities have also accused the current government of diverting attention because of the growing number of COVID cases. Some have also questioned Alex Hawke‘s decision as it’s based on Djokovic’s ‘personal’ anti-vaccine stand.

Currently, Djokovic is all set to be deported on Saturday but he will most likely challenge the decision in federal court once again. His lawyers are hoping to get the judgement before Sunday as the main draw matches of Australian Open will commence from Monday.

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