Australian Prime minister has warned that world number one Djokovic will be on the ‘next plane home’ if COVID19 vaccination exemption to play in at the Australian Open is not satisfactory.
There have been speculations about the Serbian participating in the tournament has he has failed to reveal is vaccination status.
The speculation was ended by Djokovic on Tuesday as he stated that he has received an exemption from receiving the COVID19 vaccine.
It has now been stated by the Prime minister of Australia that everyone must comply with the boarder requirement.
“Any individual seeking to enter Australia must comply with our border requirements,” PM Scott Morrison said.
“He has to because if he’s not vaccinated, he must provide acceptable proof that he cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons and to be able to access the same travel arrangements, as fully vaccinated travellers.
“So we await his presentation and what evidence he provides to support that. If that evidence is insufficient, then he won’t be treated any different to anyone else and he’ll be on the next plane home.
“There should be no special rules for Novak Djokovic at all, none whatsoever.”
Australian Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews also stated that: “Any individual seeking to enter Australia must comply with our strict border requirements.
“While the Victorian Government and Tennis Australia may permit a non-vaccinated player to compete in the Australian Open, it is the Commonwealth Government that will enforce our requirements at the Australian border.
“Since December 15 2021 fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can travel to Australia without needing to apply for a travel exemption, and enter eligible states and territories quarantine free.
“If an arriving individual is not vaccinated, they must provide acceptable proof that they cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons to be able to access the same travel arrangement as fully vaccinated travellers.
“Australian Border Force will continue to ensure that those who arrive at our border comply with our strict border requirements.”
An independent commission reviewed 26 applications for a vaccination exemption and rubber-stamped “a handful”, according to Australian Open organiser Craig Tiley.
“No-one is, or will be, receiving special treatment because of who they are,” insisted Jaala Pulford, the acting Victoria State Sports Minister.
Source: Skysports
