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How Hawke forced Djokovic into an unwinnable argument over rationality

It may have been a bit weak for the Immigration Minister to cite fence-sitting comments about vaccination made by Novak Djokovic in 2020, but it left little room to argue he was wrong - or irrational.

Michael PellyLegal editor

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Novak Djokovic found out on Sunday that when you play the Immigration Minister on his home court, he’s one tough opponent.

The Minister can turn a three-set-match into a five-setter, make shots from impossible positions and turn off the Hawk-Eye camera when he likes. All because the rules say he can.

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Michael Pelly is the legal editor, based in our Sydney newsroom. He has been a senior adviser to federal and state attorneys-general and written two books, one a biography of former High Court Chief Justice Murray Gleeson. Email Michael at michael.pelly@afr.com

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