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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 05 > australias-isis-cases-test-law-politics-and-fairness

Australia's ISIS cases test law, politics and fairness

10+ hour, 27+ min ago  (705+ words) Three women repatriated from Syria have been charged with serious offences under Australian law, but the response from political leaders risks undermining the right to a fair trial. On return to Australia last week of four women and nine children…...

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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 05 > islamic-state-wives-return-is-no-threat-but-our-cruelty-to-their-kids-is-shameful

Return from Syria of four Australian women is no threat, but our cruelty to their kids is shameful

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (447+ words) The return of four Australian women and nine children from Syria after the conflict with Islamic State is no cause for alarm and should not be politicised. Now is the time for their rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. Australia…...

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johnmenadue. com > post > 2026 > 05 > could-the-government-have-blocked-return-of-australian-women-and-children-from-syria

Could the government have blocked return of Australian women and children from Syria?

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (749+ words) The Australian Government has to manage the return of its citizens, except in very particular circumstances when citizenship can be cancelled, a passport denied or a temporary exclusion order issued. The Coalition and One Nation have insisted the government should…...