Azarenka can't leave California with Leo until the point that the debate is settled.
The previous world number one, 28, has not played since Wimbledon a year ago and will be supplanted in Melbourne by Australian trump card Ajla Tomljanovic.
The Belarusian joins Andy Murray and Serena Williams in pulling back from 2018's opening Grand Slam.
Edmund out of Auckland Open with injury
Heather Watson through at Hobart International
Tournament coordinators reported in December she would be given a trump card notwithstanding being positioned 201 in the world because of her lack of tournment play.
In any case, Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said on Monday:"It's unfortunate 'Vika' is unable to travel to Australia this year.
"The Australian Open is her favourite tournament and she's looking forward to returning to Melbourne next year."
Former champions Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic remain doubts for the tournament.
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