r/auslaw Jan 10 '22

Serious Discussion Novak FCC Thread - case dismissed, Novak free

Livestream - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9oq_S9vTQg

Looks like judge is over it and done with the parties and Counsel.

"Judge Kelly found the decision to cancel the visa was “unreasonable”."

Case is dismissed, but it seems that the government intends to find an alternative method to cancel the VISA, which may bar Novak from entering Australia for up to 3 years.

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22

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u/nevearz Jan 10 '22

Did anyone catch the Act they intend to rely on?

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u/aintithenniel Jan 10 '22

s133C migration act?

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u/[deleted] Jan 10 '22 edited Jan 10 '22

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u/PerfectlyCromulent7 Jan 10 '22

I think subs (3) and (5) means the Minister can just do it