Although it was expected that Judge Anthony Kelly would conduct the process regarding the visa status of Novak Djokovic again, this did not happen, but the case was transferred to the Federal Court. Many began to wonder, why?
Judge Kelly made such a decision so that the process would not be too long, since, in the case of his verdict, both parties would have the right to appeal.
Not only would that drag on, but Djokovic would therefore not be able to go out on the court at the Australian Open, as the lawyers of the best tennis player in the world insisted.
“Although we have undisputed authority, the transfer to another court is only to confirm the final decision,” Judge Kelly explained.
Therefore, when the Federal Court makes a final decision on it, neither side has the right to appeal and the decision, whatever it may be, is final.
It seemed that Judge Kelly had just shifted the responsibility from himself, but instead, he did probably the only reasonable thing – to end the process as soon as possible.
In the end, that could have been good news for Djokovic, but what will certainly not be in his favor is if Minister Hawke’s decision is confirmed.
In that case, Novak will most likely be deported from Australia…
