Australia live news update: Novak Djokovic visa cancelled after airport drama; calls for more free Covid rapid tests
Australian Open champion’s visa cancelled by Australian Border Force; Tennis world No 1’s father, Srdjan, tells Serbian media ‘if they don’t let him go in half an hour, we will gather on the street, this is a fight for everybody’. Follow developments live
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Richard Colbeck, the aged care minister, was asked on ABC’s Radio National this morning about Novak Djokovic’s border wrangle. He said:
The prime minister said no special treatment, that’s the perspective we are applying here as we should.
Anyone coming to Australia has to have the documentation to demonstrate that they can meet the eligibility criteria to come into Australia.
The ABF will continue to ensure that those who arrive at our border comply with our laws and entry requirements.
The ABF can confirm that Mr Djokovic failed to provide appropriate evidence to meet the entry requirements to Australia, and his visa has been subsequently cancelled.
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