Move Against Djokovic Unlawful: Australian Government Shoots Itself in the Foot

Move Against Djokovic Unlawful: Australian Government Shoots Itself in the Foot
Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return against Canada's Milos Raonic during their men's singles match on day seven of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, on Feb. 14, 2021. Brandon Malone/AFP via Getty Images
David Flint
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If we cut to the chase, the only legitimate interest the Australian, or indeed the Victorian government, have in the otherwise legitimate visit of tennis star Novak Djokovic is whether there is any risk of his infecting anyone in Australia with the Wuhan virus, also known as COVID-19. The same principle applies, with greater vigour, to Australians returning from overseas.

David Flint
David Flint
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David Flint is an emeritus professor of law, known for his leadership of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy and for his tenure as head of the Australian Broadcasting Authority. He is also a former chairman of the Australian Press Council and the World Association of Press Councils.
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