Islamic State-linked families in Syria return to Australia

Several Australian women and children were flown home to Melbourne and Sydney after years in the al‑Roj camp in northeast Syria — they’re believed to be the last Australians held there.
Authorities say some of the women may face criminal charges for travelling to Syria; the government says it provided no assistance and will prosecute where warranted.
The returns — and one woman who remains in Syria under a temporary ban — have reignited a heated national debate about how to handle IS‑linked families.