I'd imagine that is the plan from here on in. They just cannot...

I'd imagine that is the plan from here on in. They just cannot say so until the time is right. Time to keep cards close to their chests IMO.
If I were them I would sneakily hit up the ASX again with a redistribution plan to shareholders or the shares, rather than a sale of the LLL given the current circumstances. While the ASX ruled out any dealing with the shares whatever last time - perhaps the current circumstances (being they are dealing with a government operating in ways contrary to their own law) will change their minds and allow the shareholders some relief.