Everyone in the military knew that Git Godlike was currently under Matthew's protection. Matthew had always shown a great sense of enthusiasm towards them. As these gamers are still able to earn through their fans both domestically and internationally regardless of Australia's atrocities, the government was convinced by the Disciples that they were important.
After the attack on China, their treatment became more and more important. Even though Australia was still under such a great scandal and there were many online petitions to ban them from the e-sport world, the fact that they stood among the few who could defeat the Covenant. As such, various nations supported Australia secretly.