Can Australia stop ISIS brides from re-entering the country?

Can Australia actually stop ISIS brides from coming back?

A group of four women linked to ISIS are reportedly attempting to leave Syria and return to Australia with their children.

They are all part of the larger group of 34 Australians who have spent seven years at the Al-Roj camp following the fall of the caliphate in 2019.

The federal government has reportedly refused their return, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese having previously said it was providing “no support for repatriation” for the group.

The group’s attempts to return in recent months have sparked fierce national debate, with critics calling for their passports to be cancelled.

So what happens if the group successfully manages to return to Australian borders? Can they be turned away? Will they face criminal charges? And can Australia legally stop them from re-entering the country?

Here’s a breakdown of the situation.

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