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A Tamil family have received a boost in their fight to remain in Australia after a federal court ruled a decision to prevent them from applying for further bridging visas was procedurally unfair.
However, supporters say it is a 'hollow victory' and fear the federal government will send the Murugappan family home to be arrested and possibly tortured in Sri Lanka later this year.
The Federal Circuit Court on Monday quashed Immigration Minister Alex Hawke's decision in late June to use his discretionary powers to prevent Murugappan family members from reapplying for bridging visas.
Three of the four-strong family - parents Priya and Nades along with daughter Kopika - were later granted 12-month bridging visas by Mr Hawke, allowing them to remain in the country.
A Tamil family in a high-profile battle to remain in Australia were granted 12-month bridging visas, with the exception of the youngest daughter. Pictured: Parents Priya and Nades along with daughters Kopika and Tharnicaa
But a similar visa was not granted to the family's youngest daughter Tharnicaa.
It ensured the family remained in community detention in
