In dodging legal attempts by tennis superstar Novak Djokovic to dismantle its tough stand on Covid-19 vaccination, Australia just proved one thing: it is not dealing softly with those that contradict its health and safety policies.
That is the government speaking and no one, not even a superstar who could potentially achieve a sporting milestone in one of Australia’s biggest sports events–the Australian Open–can dismantle that.
Despite efforts by his team of legal luminaries, Djokovic couldn’t score an ace against the Australian government who is dealing with anti-vaccine groups with gutsy defense.
Australia, while respecting one’s rights to freely exercise freedom to make decisions concerning their own welfare, remains committed to defend its vaccination policy at all costs.
In the end, the unvaccinated Djokovic bowed to the unbending Australia Covid-19 vaccination stand.
This should inspire our government too in its stand against anti-vaxxers. Australia is having tough battles lately with surges in cases particularly in New South Wales and is imposing the vaccination card requirement in most venues. Hiring for jobs have included proof of vaccination, as well as all employees in high risk industries.
It’s tough but that’s the way to go.
If people choose to be unvaccinated like Djokovic, they will have to pay the price. There cannot be equal treatment.
