South Australia's Supreme Court will enter a third day of hearings as AFLW player Deni Varnhagen challenges the state's COVID-19 vaccine rules, in a case that has already sparked tense scenes.
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The hearing, initially expected to conclude on Friday, could stretch into next week as Ms Varnhagen, who plays for the Adelaide Crows and is also a registered nurse, questions vaccine requirements for healthcare workers.
Chief Health Officer Nicola Spurrier needed a police escort as she was heckled outside court on Thursday, when she was excused from taking the witness stand.
Police commissioner and state emergency coordinator Grant Stevens could be among those giving evidence on Friday.
Ms Varnhagen's legal team has sought to question senior bureaucrats who were involved with implementing the vaccine mandate as part of the SA Emergency Management Act.
Anti-vaccination protesters outside court on Thursday jeered Prof Spurrier.
Barrister Simon Owen QC read a statement to the court on behalf of Ms Varnhagen and her co-litigant, condemning the treatment of the professor.
Crows midfielder Ms Varn hagen was removed from the club's playing list and had her nursing shifts cut after refusing a COVID-19 vaccination.
Australian Associated Press
