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Tony Burke says Australia has few options to block return of 34 women and children from Syrian camp
One woman is subject to temporary exclusion order over security concerns, but home affairs minister says group is ‘not consistent’ in their beliefsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTony Burke says authorities “know the state of mind” of each of the 34 Australian women and children stuck in a Syrian detention camp, but says his options to prevent them returning to Australia are limited.The home affairs minister, who represents a south-western Sydney electorate with a high Muslim population, also warned Pauline Hanson’s recent derogatory comments against Muslims in Australia could incite violence. Continue reading…
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