Mayors demand meeting with PM over ISIS wives' repatriation

Three Sydney mayors are asking for a meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over the repatriation of the wives of Islamic State fighters to their LGAs.

The mayors of Campbelltown, Liverpool and Fairfield, in Sydney's south-west, outlined their concerns about bringing the women and their children back to Australia, in a letter to Albanese and the federal government.

"Your government has listened to the repatriated families' views, but have not taken the time to consult with the communities affected by this decision," the letter reads in part.

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The government has not yet responded to the letter, but Albanese has been firm on repatriating the Australian wives and children of Islamic State fighters.

They had been living in a detention camp in Syria for years before returning home.

Other countries including the UK have undertaken similar initiatives in the past, though the previous Coalition government in Australia refused to do so, citing security concerns.

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Albanese has said the safety of Australians is his primary focus, while the repatriation has the backing of ASIO.

The Australian Federal Police have confiremd they are investigating potential control orders for the returnees.

The families are fully cooperating with police.