Novak Djokovic to play Australian Open, wins court battle

|ABC|

Novak Djokovic can remain in the country to play in the Australian Open, the Federal Circuit Court has ruled.

Judge Anthony Kelly has ordered Mr Djokovic be released within 30 minutes of the ruling and his passport be returned to him.

The government will be responsible for paying his legal costs.

Counsel for the Commonwealth Christopher Tran told the court that following the decision the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship may exercise his discretion to cancel Mr Djokovic's visa regardless.

Judge Kelly says he is "very concerned" about that potential outcome.

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