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Last Islamic State-linked Australian woman from Syrian camp to return despite previous ban
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Home affairs minister Tony Burke says return permit ‘has to be issued’ following advice from agencies and lawyers Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast An Australian woman linked to the Islamic State group has been given authorisation to return to Australia, after the government was advised it could no longer enforce a criminal exclusion order.The home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said the woman would face an unprecedented level of security monitoring once she arrives in the country, including constant monitoring and requirements to report to authorities regularly. Continue reading...
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