There's a Chance Novak Djokovic Could Face Prison (5 Years) in Australia Over False Statements He Made on an Immigration form

Novak Djokovic could face up to a year in prison in a worst case scenario if he is found by Australian border forces to have provided false information on a travel declaration form he submitted as part of his entry to the country.

The Serbian admitted on Wednesday that he submitted inaccurate information on the form, which he says was filled in by his agent on his behalf before entering Australia.

Djokovic confirmed on the form that he had not travelled or would not travel in the 14 days prior to his flight to Australia on January 4. Social media posts have since emerged placing him in Belgrade on December 25 and then in southern Spain on December 31.

behind paywall in Murdoch press earlier today: Police called on Queensland Premier to rethink their “crazy border strategy”:

13 Jan: Yahoo: Queensland declares end of border restrictions: ‘Time to come down’
by Louise Cheer
The premier (Annastacia Palaszczuk) announced Queensland border restrictions would come to an end from 1am on Saturday as the state is expected to hit 90 per cent double-vaccinated next week.

The news comes as the state reported 14,914 new Covid cases on Thursday and six people aged between 70s and 90s have died.
Chief Health Officer John Gerrard revealed two of the people who died were in their 70s, three in their 80s and one person was over the age of 90.

***Those who died had significant underlying health conditions and three were in residential aged care.

Five were double-vaccinated and one had not received the jab, and none of them had been administered a booster...

Ms Palaszczuk said now was the right time to reopen domestic borders as the state was set to hit 90 per cent, but international restrictions remained in place until that milestone was formally declared.
She also praised police and emergency services for their work in enforcing Queensland’s tough border rules...

Ms D’Ath also rebuffed reports overnight that the government was allowing unvaccinated nurses back into the workforce.
“I want to make this very clear, that is not correct. We are not planning nor are we welcoming back unvaccinated health workers back into the health system at all,” she said.

Ms D’Ath (Health Minister) said the only people being let back into hospital and health services workplaces were those ***who had been granted exemptions***, which “there are very few”, and even then they were not allowed to work in clinical settings.
https://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland-declares-end-border-restrictions-time-come-down-013912077.html

just posted:

13 Jan: Fox Sports: Aus Open draw: Djoker IN with dream Rd 1 but big doubts remain; danger for Barty
by Staff Writers from Fox Sports
Novak Djokovic was included in the Australian Open draw — despite a dramatic delay — on Thursday but his participation remains in serious doubt as the men’s field stands to be blown open if his visa is cancelled again.
World No.1 Djokovic was drawn to face countryman and Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic in round one, in what could be considered the friendliest possible draw given the hostile treatment that is likely to greet him in Melbourne.

Djokovic remains in the field as the men’s No.1 as it stands, but his participation is far from guaranteed amid speculation his visa could again be cancelled by the Australian government, as early as Thursday...

There was high drama as the draw, scheduled to begin at 3pm AEDT was delayed “at short notice”, with no explanation yet as to why from organisers, prompting speculation an announcement could be imminent.
However Prime Minister Scott Morrison refused to comment on the issue at a press conference, with reports suggesting a decision had still not been made, with the rescheduled draw conducted a short time later...

The scenarios for the draw, depending on how the Djokovic situation plays out, are fascinating. He may yet be deported by the federal government for breaching border rules, or be permitted to stay in the country and play for his 10th Australian Open title.
If he stays and plays, he’ll be the tournament favourite - perhaps powered by spite.
However if Djokovic’s visa is revoked in the coming days it will force changes to the draw which will shake up the paths for many.

If the Serb withdraws, or is forcibly withdrawn via deportation, from the Australian Open after the draw is held, the No.5 seed (Andrey Rublev) will take his spot in the bracket...
Therefore if Djokovic is still in Australia this weekend, but ends up being forced to leave before Monday, it will completely open up the top section of the draw.

Should Djokovic get to play there are some big names awaiting him on the path to the final. he coulld meet Italian seventh seed Mario Berrettini in the quarter-finals, then possibly Alexander Zverev and 20-time slam champion Rafael Nadal.
https://www.foxsports.com.au/tennis/australian-open/australian-open-2022-draw-start-time-live-results-stream-when-is-it-seeds-who-plays-who-novak-djokovic/news-story/a84db078080319e337ecbf9f52a02c1a

Oh yeah. It’s not like Australia has accepted the responsibility of hosting a global competition. Then micro managed their authoritarian control. I’m amazed the Germans allowed Jesse Owens to enter their country based on accepted normal “acceptable controls” at the time. Are your knee pads on good and tight. Slurp away. By all means invite the world to come to Australia then nit pick the hell based on authoritarian BS. You defend. Great. Be proud be tall be on your knees hoping to get get some clerk position at a train station. Pathetic POS. You have been this way since you sided with fear. You cannot admit I was wrong. You known what. I was wrong. I thought Y2K might cause 3-6 month disruptions. I didn’t think the world would end but could cause issues. I admit my error in judgement from 22 years ago. No big deal. Cost me $ not ❤️. I could be wrong again. Time will tell. If I’m wrong. Im out a vax that doesn’t work. You will be way more invested.

Good luck on your bet.

13 Jan: The Age, Melbourne: Novak Djokovic visa saga LIVE updates: Immigration Minister to make visa decision on Serbian tennis star; 2022 Australian Open crowds to be ‘significantly’ capped
Closing out the blog
So, after another day of waiting, a decision on Novak Djokovic’s visa status is not expected to be made tonight, a federal source confirmed to The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.

That’s it from us on the live blog today, but we’ll keep you update if anything changes, and thanks for reading.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-visa-saga-live-updates-immigration-minister-to-make-visa-decision-on-serbian-tennis-star-20220113-p59nx7.html

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