Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return home
A second group of Australian women associated with Islamic State is set to return to Australia. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke stated that the government is not facilitating their travel and warned that those who have committed crimes will face legal consequences. The women were welcomed by supporters upon their arrival at Melbourne international airport.
- ▪A second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State is returning home.
- ▪Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke emphasized that the government is not assisting their travel.
- ▪Those who have committed crimes can expect to face the full force of the law.
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Second group of Australian women linked to Islamic State to return homeHome Affairs Minister Tony Burke said the government was not assisting their travel and that any who have committed crimes "can expect to face the full force of the law."Follow us on GoogleA group of supporters surround an Islamic State-linked family, as they arrive at Melbourne international airport, in Melbourne, Australia, May 7, 2026.(photo credit: Joel Carrett/AAP/via REUTERS)
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