One of them was interviewed and claimed he'd been here several years ago.
Saying his visa was denied back then so he was deported. Decided to come again leaving the wife and kids behind with the intention of bringing them over. Australia has a policy of detaining, questioning and then deporting such arrivals from countries that accept back their own citizens such as Pakistan.
People looking for a better life than the one they have.
From my experience arrivals from such countries who are accepted here tend to send money to their home country to support family.
The Beagle Bay locals seem to be very hospitable according to the ABC news report video from the scene of the arrival.
