Repatriated Islamic State families could be subjected to control orders
Four repatriated Islamic State brides could still be subjected to control orders, with the matter still being assessed by Australian Federal Police (AFP).
The first cohort of Australian citizens landed in Sydney late last month, after years languishing in Syrian refugee camps.
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw confirmed to Senate estimates this morning investigations are ongoing into whether any of the women have breached Australian laws or should be subject to stricter monitoring in the community.
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The families of Islamic State fighters may still be subject to control orders (file photo). Supplied
A control order would see the women restricted in terms of their movement and communication, and forced to wear a tracking device.
Police revealed an assessment prior to the women's arrival concluded the legal threshold for such an order hadn't been met.
"We have active investigations right now on these matters," Kershaw told the Senate committee.
"Some of these may or may not be charged."
Kershaw said the 17 returned women and children have been cooperating with police, and expressed confidence in the surveillance framework monitoring the group.
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