Lawyers for Novak Djokovic will make a last-ditch bid for the world No. 1 to stay in Australia by hitting Immigration Minister Alex Hawke with a new argument when the blockbuster case goes before the Federal Court on Sunday.
But the 34-year-old's crack legal team has a plan to demolish Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's decision by arguing there is no legal basis for the Minister to determine if Djokovic has a 'well-known stance on vaccination'.
Top Silk Nicholas Wood SC will also make the case that the government has 'cited no evidence' that Djokovic will rile up the anti-vaxxer community, and will claim to expel him from the country will do more to fuel anti-jab sentiment Down Under.
WHAT HAPPENS IF DJOKOVIC WINS? In a significant victory for Djokovic, The case will be heard in front of three Federal Court judges at 9:30 on Sunday. The federal government wanted the matter heard by one judge
The full bench means neither side will be able to appeal the ruling - leaving the world No. 1 free to play in Monday's Australian Open tournament where he is chasing a 10th title if he wins.
https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/tennis/how-novak-djokovic-s-lawyers-hit-government-with-a-new-argument/ar-AASO
Govt reframes Djokovic Case, page-197
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