Will Australian ISIS families receive government assistance upon return?

No, the Australian government has stated it will provide no financial or logistical assistance to the thirteen family members linked to the Islamic State group returning to Australia.

What happens to Australian children returning from Syria?

Children returning to Australia will undergo community reintegration and support programs.

Can returning Australians linked to ISIS face legal action?

Yes, any returnee suspected of criminal activity will face the full force of the law without exception, according to Australian authorities.

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Australian Citizens Linked to ISIS to Return Home

6 May

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Thirteen Australian family members linked to ISIS are returning.
The government will offer no financial or logistical support.
Returning children will receive community reintegration programs.

Australian Citizens Linked to ISIS to Return Home

Thirteen Australian family members associated with the Islamic State group are preparing to return to Australia. The government has made it clear that no assistance will be provided to these individuals, with Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stating they made "appalling, disgraceful decisions." The group consists of four women and nine children.

Authorities are prepared for these returns, having maintained contingency plans since 2014. While individuals suspected of criminal activity will face legal consequences, children will undergo community reintegration and support programs. Some women had traveled to Syria between 2012 and 2016 to join husbands allegedly in ISIS, with many detained in camps after the group's collapse in 2019.

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