Australia Faces Challenges Preventing Citizen Returns From Conflict Zones
Australian governments have extremely limited powers to prevent citizens from returning, a fact clarified by the High Court's striking down of coalition-era laws. If these individuals return and commit crimes, they will face the full force of the law. The government's stance on not wanting these people back extends to child members of these groups.
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ABC NewsRadio AU
“You listeners also would be aware if they followed the news over many years that any Australian government has extremely limited powers to prevent citizens from returning. The High Court's made that clear in striking down coalition-era laws and if they find their way back to Australia and they've committed crimes and they'll face the full force of the law.”
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