Federal Government pushes for control order on Adelaide nursing student
The federal government is pushing for a control order to track the movements of a South Australian woman who was recently cleared of terror charges.
Adelaide nursing student Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif left court a free woman last month when her conviction for being a member of terrorist organisation was overturned.
Now, in an Australian first, the federal government is seeking to have a control order placed on the 25-year-old, which if approved, will allow authorities to monitor her life.
Zainab Abdirahman Khalif (centre) leaves the Supreme Court in Adelaide, Thursday, October 31, 2019. South Australian woman Zainab Abdirahman-Khalif, who was convicted of being a member of a terrorist group, has had her conviction overturned on appeal. AAP
It could see restrictions placed on the student, similar to those imposed when someone is granted bail or parole.
The western suburbs woman was found guilty of being a member of Islamic State in September but always maintained her innocence and appealed the verdict.
South Australia's highest court found there was not enough evidence to prove she was a member of Islamic State, acquitting her of the charge.
The hearing on the control order is continuing.
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