It is reported by the ABC TV channel.
According to the minister, he made this decision in the interests of society.
On January 5, upon entering Australia, Djokovic encountered visa problems due to incorrect paperwork in connection with a medical exemption from vaccination against COVID-19.
The tennis player was supposed to be deported, but his lawyers filed an appeal in federal court and achieved a positive decision.
Djokovic holds the record for winning the Australian Open (nine times) and the reigning champion of the tournament.
AO-2022 starts on January 9, and Djokovic was supposed to play compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round.
Earlier, Russian Andrei Rublev expressed confidence that none of the tennis players would like to be in the situation of Djokovic.