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  On 16 January 2022, the Full Court of the Federal Court affirmed Immigration Minister Alex Hawk’s decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa to enter Australia to take part in the Australian Open. The tennis star had initiated judicial review of the Minister’s decision on the basis that the decision was unlawful. This article summarises the arguments that were made by both sides and the public response to the decision. Basis for Djokovic’s visa cancellation Djokovic’s visa was cancelled under section 116 of the Migration Act, which empowers the Minister to cancel a person’s visa if particular circumstances exist. Read More