Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is still considering whether to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa.

There was heightened expectation that an announcement would be made on the tennis star’s future in this afternoon press conference on national cabinet.

But Mr Morrison said there had been no change from yesterday.

“I will refer to Minister Hawke’s most recent statement in that the position hasn’t changed,” he said.

“These are personal ministerial powers able to be exercised by Minister Hawke and I don’t propose to make any further comment at this time.“

The Australian Open draw was set to begin 4.15pm.

Tournament organisers delayed the draw just minutes before 3pm when it was scheduled.

Organisers believed an announcement on Novak Djokovic’s visa may have been imminent.

Tennis Australia is now aware a decision is not being announced by the Prime Minister and the computerised draw will begin in minutes.

State political reporterPaul Sakkal’s sources have confirmed that Prime Minister Scott Morrison will not make an announcement on Novak Djokovic’s status in Australia.

National security and foreign affairs correspondentAnthony Galloway also reports Immigration Minister Alex Hawke has not yet made a decision on the tennis champion’s visa.

The Age’s sports reporterScott Spits has confirmed that the Australian Open draw will now take place at 4.15pm in Melbourne after it was dramatically delayed at Melbourne Park.

Match-ups for the men’s and women’s draws will officially be confirmed.

No word yet on Novak Djokovic’s status.