The Djokovic Visa Controversy, Human Rights and Australian Law
Djokovic Protest
Join Newcastle Law School’s Centre for Law and Social Justice for a fascinating online event. An eminent panel of legal experts will explore the legal controversies emerging from the cancellation of Novak Djokovic’s Australian visa. Learn more about the ‘godlike’ powers of the Immigration minister, Australia’s immigration and border policies, expedited access to courts and the relationship between sport and human rights in Australia.
This event includes a panel discussion and an interactive Q&A.
Register for FREE.
Panel members
The Centre for Law and Social Justice welcomes our expert panel members:
Professor Jack Anderson, who specialises in the relationship between sport and the law.
Associate Professor Mary Anne Kenny, who specialises in migration law, refugee law and human rights.
Dr Sangeetha Pillai, who specialises in the domestic public law framework that governs refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia.
Associate Professor Maria O’Sullivan, who specialises in public law, refugee law and human rights law.
Chair
Amy Maguire, Associate Professor in human rights and international law at Newcastle Law School and Co-Director, Centre for Law and Social Justice.
Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Tuesday 1 March 2022
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