I've never been so interested in Alex Hawke's movements, but here we are again - today's looking like decision day.
Worth keeping in mind the #AustralianOpen draw begins at 3pm (AEDT).
Worth keeping in mind the #AustralianOpen draw begins at 3pm (AEDT).
That should make things interesting. If the decision is to revoke Djokovic's visa and deport him, there's a good chance we'll be back in court - but whether that means the draw goes ahead without him, gets put on hold or has to be redone are all factors that'll come into play.
It's also possible though, given how things have unfolded, that he'll accept the decision and leave quietly. Maybe not quietly, but you know what I mean.
The other possibility, obviously, is that he is allowed to stay and play.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews:
"Just get vaccinated. That’s the key. Rafa could not have put it any better - just get vaccinated. This tournament is bigger than any one person - its called a Grand Slam for a reason."
"Just get vaccinated. That’s the key. Rafa could not have put it any better - just get vaccinated. This tournament is bigger than any one person - its called a Grand Slam for a reason."
This is what Rafael Nadal said last week:
“The only thing that I can say is I believe in what the people who know about medicine say, and if the people say that we need to get vaccinated, we need to get the vaccine. That’s my point of view."
“The only thing that I can say is I believe in what the people who know about medicine say, and if the people say that we need to get vaccinated, we need to get the vaccine. That’s my point of view."
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Still no news yet. There's a national cabinet meeting today that the Prime Minister is in, so at this stage I think it's unlikely we'll hear anything until that's finished.
The #AustralianOpen draw was scheduled to begin at 3pm but has been delayed until further notice.
Also, we're expecting to hear from the PM after national cabinet. No word on if he'll address Djokovic's visa but he'll no doubt face questions about it.
Also, we're expecting to hear from the PM after national cabinet. No word on if he'll address Djokovic's visa but he'll no doubt face questions about it.
PM Scott Morrison is scheduled to hold a press conference now - hasn't started yet but here's where you can watch it when it starts:
PM Scott Morrison: "I will refer to Mr Hawke's most recent statement - that position hasn't changed. These are personal ministerial powers able to be exercised by Minister Hawke and I don't propose to make any further comment at this time."
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