Federal opposition calls for more security around returning wives and children of Islamic State fighters

The federal opposition is calling for more information on the security arrangements in place for the return of the wives and children of Islamic State fighters to Australia.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton met with community leaders in Western Sydney following the federal government's decision to resettle 16 women and 42 children – all of whom are Australian citizens.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton said people in the community just wanted to feel safe.

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"The are deeply concerned. I don't think you can underestimate the level of anxiety and concern that communities have got," Dutton said.

"They want to know what security overlay is being put in place."

9News revealed this week the first cohort of women and children had returned to Australia this week and are living in the community.

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None of them are facing or are likely to face any charges.

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb said she could understand the community concern.

"We will work with the Commonwealth... in terms of managing the risks around this," Webb said.

The women and children have arrived from the Al-Roj refugee camp in Northern Syria, where they have been languishing for three years since the fall of IS-held Baghouz.