Author: David Hambly

Although specific details have not been confirmed, it has been reported that the Australian Labor government is preparing to repatriate the wives and children of Islamic state fighters. The plan to return an estimated 16 women and 42 children is not new and was dismissed by the previous Liberal government. But it has been reported that Labor is following a “secret mission” by the Australian Security Intelligence Agency Labor Home Affairs minister Clare O’Niel reportedly stated “The Australian government’s overriding priority is the protection of Australians and Australia’s national interest, informed by national security advice.” However, in response to a…