In a time where people are hungry for more binge-worthy TV dramas, the sport of Tennis has provided in spades, offering a legal drama that not even Netflix could script.
World No.1 tennis player, Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on the opening day of the first Grand Slam event of 2022, the Australian Open. And while the tennis tournament rolls on, questions around immigration laws, proper governance, international relations, the role of celebrity and the long term effects of the COVID-19 crisis rumble away in its wake.
In this episode of Michelson Alexander Explains... we will explore the "Novax Saga" in three parts. First, we will explore the process that led to Djokovic's deportation, then we will analyse - from a strategic communications viewpoint - the performance of each of the major stakeholders and finally predict the fall out from such a major international political event.
Our special guest today is MA Special Advisor Dr Abul Rizvi.
Abul is the former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Immigration, and of the Department of Communications.
During his career, Abul was awarded the Public Service Medal and the Centenary Medal for services to the development and implementation of Australian immigration policy. He recently completed a PHD on immigration via the University of Melbourne.
HOSTS: Sabrine Navarro, Michelson Alexander Associate & James Fitzpatrick, Michelson Alexander Senior Associate
