The Djokovic Saga: Where politics and jurisprudence collide

The Djokovic Saga: Where politics and jurisprudence collide

The recent events of Novak Djokovic’s cancelling, quashing and re-cancelling of his subclass 408 – Temporary Activities visa, serves up more questions about executive power, jurisprudence and philosophical questions relevant to our times than just another immigration case.

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Coronavirus: Self-isolation imposed on all travellers inbound to Australia

Coronavirus: Self-isolation imposed on all travellers inbound to Australia

The Prime Minister announced yesterday that all visitors to Australia must self-isolate for at least 14 days when they arrive to prevent the spread of coronavirus. There is also a ban on all cruise liners from foreign ports in Australia for the next 30 days. Additionally, updated advice from the Department of Home Affairs has threatened visa cancellation on certain people who have been to mainland China, South Korea, Iran, and Italy after a specific date.

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COVID-19: Fact sheets, visa cancellations on health grounds and reapplying student and visitor visa applicants

COVID-19: Fact sheets, visa cancellations on health grounds and reapplying student and visitor visa applicants

The coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, has wreaked havoc on world travel and stock markets and will no doubt have a negative impact on Australia’s education and tourism industries. The Department of Home Affairs have provided several fact sheets for those that may be affected by travel restrictions and created a pathway for those in Australia who have had their visitor or student visas cancelled under specific provisions because of not meeting tougher border control measures to reapply for these visas.

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