Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has commented on the decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time
The decision to revoke the visa of world number one Novak Djokovic for a second time was taken to protect the sacrifices Australians have made during the pandemic, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison.
Djokovic had his Australian visa canceled again on Friday after the personal intervention of Immigration Minister Alex Hawke in the case.
Announcing the decision, Hawke said the step was taken “in the public interest” while citing “health grounds.”
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Perhaps unsurprisingly given his previous hard line on the issue, Australian leader Morrison has backed the actions of Hawke.
“This pandemic has been incredibly difficult for every Australian but we have stuck together and saved lives and livelihoods,” read a statement from Morrison.
“Together we have achieved one of the lowest death rates, strongest economies and highest vaccination rates, in the world.
