There are many reasons why repatriating these women and children is the right thing to do. There are also very real and valid concerns from the Australian public. | OPINION by Peta Lowe
Repatriating women and children from Syria to Australia is the right thing to do. It is not the easy thing to do. Many countries have already done what is right including Germany, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, US and Albania, among others.
Children gather outside their tents, at al-Hawl camp, which houses families of members of the Islamic State group, in Hasaka province, Syria.There are many reasons why repatriating these women and children is the right thing to do. There are also very real and valid concerns from the Australian public about whether doing what is right in this context will pose a risk to individuals or our society.
We can and will respond to any risk in the same way we have responded to the risks posed by many Australian citizens living in our communities who have been monitored, charged, convicted and expelled from our country using the mechanisms which already exist. If any of the women and children returning pose any level of risk, it will be managed.
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