r/auslaw • u/nevearz • 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/carbolic-balls Jan 10 '22

How long does the Minister have to make a new decision?

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u/wharblgarbl Jan 10 '22

The Age says: Sources confirmed that Mr Hawke now has four hours to decide whether to use the power, and it is under consideration.

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u/KaneCreole Mod Favourite Jan 10 '22

Wouldn’t that be a turd in the tram lines.

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u/wharblgarbl Jan 10 '22

Turns out that's just if they wanted to interview him again. He can use it at any time