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Message: [QUOTE="Foordy, post: 3342813, member: 1769"] Further to the Djokovic saga, and it sounds like the Victorian Government wanted to pull of a Palachook style exemption but weren't successful. his lawyers are reportedly preparing to challenge the ruling in court [MEDIA=twitter]1478848008363991049[/MEDIA] Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has confirmed the visa cancellation following “overview of the exemption provided by the Victorian government process”. [B]Greg Hunt says:[/B] “Essentially, (Border Force) reviewed the exemption process and the material and [COLOR=rgb(184, 49, 47)]made requests of Victoria as to whether or not Victoria could validate what they provided[/COLOR], and neither Victoria nor Mr Djokovic could, and so one rule for all, we’ve been very clear, very strong on that,” he told ABC. “The ABF can confirm Mr Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, and the visa has been subsequently cancelled. “That’s been a clear policy of the government to make sure that everybody’s treated equally.“ “Australians in so many cases have to show their own vaccination status in order to enter cafes or other things. It’s not unreasonable that other people have to provide equivalent evidence. “It is a matter for him whether he wishes to appeal that. But if a visa is cancelled somebody will have to leave the country.” [B]Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews says:[/B] “The Morrison Government makes no apologies for our strong border protection arrangements. Australians know we will uphold the integrity of our border,” Ms Andrews said. “Every single person seeking to enter Australia must comply with our strict border requirements – no one gets special treatment. Individuals who do not meet our strict requirements will be denied entry to Australia, it doesn’t matter who they are.” [B]and the whinging has started anti-vax tennis player Tennys Sandgren says[/B] “That’s wild,” “It seemed like he cleared all the hurdles, but this is all pretty astonishing. “This is sport, he’s come to play tennis, but this is something else entirely. “Everyone is asking what are the reasons and what is the hold up at this point.” Novak's father Srdjan says: “Novak is currently in a room which no one can enter,” Srdjan Djokovic, told the B92 internet portal. “In front of the room are two policemen. “I have no idea what is going on. “They are holding my son captive. If they don’t release him in the next half an hour, we will gather on the street, this is a fight for everyone.” [B]Serbian president Aleksandar Vucic says:[/B] “Our authorities are doing everything to see that the harassment of the world’s best tennis player is brought to an end immediately.’ [/QUOTE]

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