The article I read said permits had be issued but with out health licenses. So still no shipping.The government press release I saw a few days ago said they were meeting with "affected parties" in January and working to collect data. To the best of my knowledge, there is still no date for if/when the ban will be lifted.
The hold up is wild colonies being mixed with aquacultured corals. The new Minister goal is to open back up at the same time protecting what they have.
I bet the permits where issued to maintain the aquacultured corals.