Melbourne nurse Adam Brookman has been charged with terrorism-related offences after returning from Syria where he allegedly worked with the Islamic State.
Brookman, 39, was charged on Sunday with one count of knowingly providing support to a terrorist organisation and one count of performing services with the intention of supporting a person to engage in a hostile activity in a foreign state.
The father of five appeared behind secure glass during a brief appearance at Melbourne Magistrates Court.
He was remanded in custody and did not apply for bail.
His lawyer wanted a preliminary hearing but was told to return to court on Monday.
Australian Federal Police arrested Brookman on his arrival at Sydney International Airport on Friday night, after he had turned himself in to Turkish authorities.
He was extradited to Melbourne on Saturday.
Court documents allege Brookman carried out guard duty and reconnaissance for the Islamic State between April 2010 and August 2014.
His return to Australia was negotiated between the AFP, Victoria Police and other commonwealth government agencies and international partners.
AFP's national manager for counter-terrorism, Assistant Commissioner Neil Gaughan, said there was no evidence of a threat to Australia in this case.
Brookman told Fairfax Media in May he was in Syria for humanitarian work, but was forced to join the Islamic State after being injured and sent to IS-controlled territory.
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