Interim Home Affairs minister Jim Chalmers broke the news - to the family's supporters earlier last week.
Jim Chalmers said in a statement he exercised powers as interim minister to intervene under the Migration Act - granting the family bridging visas and allowing them to return to their home in Biloela.
But they're still fighting in court for permanent protection - which would allow them to stay in Australia indefinitely.
Supporters are welcoming the decision but are calling for more families in the same boat - to be granted the same freedoms.
