Australian government permits return of ISIS-linked woman from Syria
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Tony Burke, Australian Home Affairs Minister
Syria / Australia
June 24, 2026
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The Australian government has issued a permit for an Australian woman with links to Islamic State to return from Syria. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated the government was legally obligated to allow her return after a permit application. The woman will be subject to high-level surveillance and strict conditions upon her return.
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