Coalition proposes criminalising assistance to families with IS links

The Federal Opposition is set to introduce a strict bill that would make it a criminal offense to facilitate the return of Australians with ties to terrorist "hot spots" as the closure of Syria’s Al-Roj camp looms.

The Federal opposition is again demanding a briefing from the government, about the case of 34 Australian women and children with links to IS who are attempting to return from Syria. Source: SBS

Key Points

• The Coalition's proposed legislation aims to designate the act of helping individuals with records of terror-related offenses or extremist group affiliations re-enter Australia as an "illegal act."
• Led by Angus Taylor and Jonathan Duniam, the Shadow Cabinet is expected to table the draft legislation on March 2, specifically seeking to block the planned repatriation of 11 women and 23 children.
• The law would directly affect medical professionals like Dr. Jamal Rifi and organizations such as Save the Children, who have spent years advocating for the safety and rights of Australian children stranded in detention camps.

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Coalition, maghahain ng batas para gawing krimen ang pagtulong sa mga pamilya na may koneksyon sa IS fighters

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