OP ED: A Fair Go For All

Australians have long prided themselves on a ‘fair go for all’. In practice, that means ensuring the same rules apply to everyone – no matter your wealth, fame or where you are from. This fundamental fairness is what underpins our democracy – and it’s absolutely crucial when it comes to managing Australia’s international border. Commonwealth…

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INTERVIEW – SEVEN – SUNRISE

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa. EDWINA BARTHOLOMEW: Joining me now is Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Good morning to you Minister. Can you explain to us what the extract technicality was with Djokovic’s paperwork and why couldn’t it be resolved before he actually arrived here? KAREN ANDREWS: The issue…

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INTERVIEW – SKY – FIRST EDITION

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa. DANICA DE GIORGIO: Joining me now live to discuss this is Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Minister, thank you so much for joining us. It’s pretty clear that Novak Djokovic arrived in Australia believing he had all the documents and support required to enter…

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INTERVIEW – NINE – THE TODAY SHOW

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa. SARAH ABO: Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews joins us now from quarantine on the Gold Coast. Good morning to you, Minister. This has been an absolute debacle. It’s made global headlines. It is quite embarrassing for Australia. Why was Djokovic ever granted a visa…

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INTERVIEW – ABC – NEWS BREAKFAST

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa. ISKHANDAR RAZAK: Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews joins us now. Karen Andrews, good morning. Thank you so much for your time. I just want to try and understand exactly what’s gone on here, if we can. Can you explain what role Tennis Australia has…

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INTERVIEW – ABC – DRIVE WITH STEVE MARTIN

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa. STEVE MARTIN: Karen Andrews is the Home Affairs Minister and is our guest this afternoon. Minister. Good afternoon. KAREN ANDREWS: Hello, Steve. How are you? STEVE MARTIN: Very well. The issue with Novak Djokovic just broadly, right decision made by Border Force? Do you believe…

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INTERVIEW – 3AW – MORNINGS WITH TONY JONES

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa. TONY JONES: Federal Minister for Home Affairs, Karen Andrews. Good morning, Minister. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, Tony. How are you? TONY JONES: A little confused. I’ve got to say, how did all this happen? KAREN ANDREWS: Okay, so look, I’m happy to take you…

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INTERVIEW – 2GB – MORNINGS WITH MARK LEVY

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa. MARK LEVY: Let’s get the latest from Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. She joins me on the line right now. Minister, good morning. KAREN ANDREWS: Hello, how are you? MARK LEVY: Very well thank you. It’s been quite an extraordinary morning, and I’ve got…

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INTERVIEW – 6PR – MORNINGS WITH LARRY GRAHAM

Topics: Cancellation by the Australian Border Force of Novak Djokovic’s visa; Christmas Island Immigration Detention Centre. LARRY GRAHAM: We’re joined by Federal Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews. Good morning, Karen. Welcome to 6PR. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning, Larry. How are you? LARRY GRAHAM: I’m fine. Now, I’ve just read up a bit on you…

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AUSTRALIA’S BORDER RULES APPLY TO EVERYONE

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 15 December 2021 fully vaccinated eligible visa holders can…

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