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PM says Djokovic to blame for visa rejection and deportation: ‘Rules are rules’

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared tennis champion Novak Djokovic is solely to blame for his visa cancellation and deportation from Australia after failing to brandish proof to Border Force authorities. "Ultimately, this is the responsibility of the traveller. It is for the traveller to be able to assert and backup their ability to come into the country consistent with our laws," Mr Morrison told a media conference on Thursday. "It is simply a matter of following the rules." Mr Morrison said the onus of responsibility fell on Djokovic's shoulders to provide proof of his vaccination status to authorities. "It is on them to have the proof to show why they would not have to be vaccinated. He was unable to furnish that proof to Border Force offices at the airport last night and they are the rules," he said. Djokovic had been held at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport upon landing late last night after a visa bungle – where it is reported his team failed to apply for a visa which allowed for vaccination exemption. He is believed to have been relying on the fact he had COVID within the past six months and was granted approval to compete by Tennis Australia yesterday. The nine-time Australian Open champion was subsequently told his visa had been rejected and that he would be flown out of Australia today.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has declared tennis champion Novak Djokovic is solely to blame for his visa cancellation and deportation from Australia after failing to brandish proof to Border Force authorities.

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