Women and children from alleged IS-linked families about to return to Australia from Syria, Tony Burke says
Home affairs minister says government continues to refuse to assist the group of 13, who are expected leave Syria soon The Albanese government has confirmed that four Australian women and nine of their children who were linked to suspected Islamic State fighters in Syria are set to travel home. The group of 13 were expected to fly into Australia very soon, the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said on Wednesday.
Home affairs minister Tony Burke says government continues to refuse to help the group of 13
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Some of the Australian women linked to Islamic State fighters may face arrest and possible criminal charges on their return from Syria this week, with the government and federal police promising a hardline response when the group touches down.
The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, confirmed that the government was aware that four Australian women and nine of their children had begun the journey home, after more than a decade of planning by a joint Asio and Australian federal police counter-terrorism taskforce.
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- Women and children from alleged IS-linked families about to return to Australia from Syria, Tony Burke saysGuardian - World · Tom McIlroy Political editor · May 6, 2026, 12:29 AM
- Charges flagged as women and children from IS-linked families set to fly from Syria to AustraliaGuardian - World · Tom McIlroy and Nino Bucci · May 6, 2026, 6:14 AM
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