Topics: Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character) Test Bill, Novak Djokovic, foreign interference. MIKE O’LOUGHLIN: Now, the Morrison Government will tomorrow reintroduce an updated version of its Migration Amendment strengthening what they call the Strengthening the Character Test Bill 2021. Now, the new legislation aims to address gaps in the current laws, strengthen the Government’s powers to quickly…
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…
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…
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…
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…