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Australian Minister Tony Burke rules out help for ISIS detainees

Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the government will not assist Australian nationals suspected of fighting for ISIS as they may be freed from an Iraqi prison. Burke stated that these individuals made a 'completely unacceptable decision.' Australia's government has previously repatriated women and children connected to ISIS, but no assistance is expected for adult detainees.

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Published 09 Jul 2026, 07:33 UTC · Updated 09 Jul 2026, 08:40 UTC

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