The Australian government has said that while Novak Djokovic poses a “negligible” risk of spreading COVID-19, his mere presence could stoke “anti-vaccination sentiment,” court documents reveal. Djokovic’s lawyers, meanwhile, have argued that the case against the tennis star was “illogical” and that Immigration Minister Alex Hawke’s reasoning was affected by the jurisdictional error identified last week. The Serbian’s visa drama has dominated the build-up to the year’s first Australian Open grand slam, disrupting his attempt to defend his title. In a 258-page affidavit outlining his reasons for cancelling Djokovic’s visa, the immigration minister conceded the unvaccinated tennis star only poses a “negligible risk” of transmitting the virus to the community. However, Hawke argues that allowing Djokovic, who he said is a “high-profile unvaccinated individual,” could lead to other unvaccinated Australians “refusing to get the jab, anti-vaxxers having their views reinforced and a reduction in the uptake of booster doses.” “Mr. …
Djokovic’s Presence Could Stir ‘Anti-Vaccination Sentiment’ in Australia: Immigration Minister
January 15, 2022
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