After a lengthy hearing, Novak Djokovic has been released from immigration detention in Australia, with federal judge Anthony Kelly re-instating the tennis player’s visa after the hearings on Monday with fans celebrating his win outside the Federal Circuit Court. Kelly ordered that Djokovic’s passport and all other personal effects be returned to him, with the order pronounced in open court at 5.16 p.m. The attorney representing the federal government, Anthony Tran, said the government would comply with the orders, but Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is still considering using his discretionary power to cancel Djokovic’s visa. Kelly said if the government exercises its power to cancel the visa, Djokovic will not be permitted to return to Australia in three years, but it could be appealed. He demanded that if the government decided to enact the powers, the court was entitled to be informed. At the hearing, Kelly deemed the decision to …
Djokovic Wins Visa Appeal to Stay In Australia
January 10, 2022
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