High court may hear ‘bizarre’ immigration case involving Alex Hawke, a former marine and a steering wheel photo

Exclusive: Albanese government flags it will seek leave to appeal in high court

A “bizarre” immigration case that featured a photo of a signed ministerial brief next to a steering wheel could be on its way to the high court.

The photograph contributed to a finding that the then immigration minister, Alex Hawke, rushed a visa cancellation decision.

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