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... but he complied with their requirements which is why the judge had no option but to side with him.
From what I've managed to read so far the judge said he hadn't been given enough time between having his visa frozen(?) and having his visa revoked.
Apparently there was a legal process to follow and the authorities didn't do it properly.
He has been released on a technicality - whether he has fully complied with the vaccine regulations hasn't, as far as I'm aware, been discussed in court.
Australian government withdrew their case.
It has been reported they had concerns that if they lost on the grounds the border staff had been unreasonable (apparently he was told on arrival there would be time to consult his legal team before being refused entry, but they then expedited the process before he had that consultation) that it would set a precedent for other people refused entry to claim they had been treated unreasonably.
They also noted that, ultimately, they still held the right to withdraw his visa at any time & deport him.
Judge said there is a difference to being refused entry & deported. Refused entry, can return after 12 months but deported it is 3 years.