Authorities in Australia are preparing to resettle four women and nine children returning from detention camps in northeastern Syria, where they lived under Islamic State rule. Most of the group will settle in Melbourne, while one woman and her child are expected to move to Sydney. The Australian federal police have indicated that some women may face criminal charges upon their return. Mat Tinkler, CEO of Save the Children Australia, emphasized the need to focus on the children's recovery, as they represent two-thirds of the returning group. The return is part of a long-planned effort, with community liaison teams working for 10 years to prepare for their reintegration. While the government insists it has not assisted the group, the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, confirmed that Australian citizens cannot be legally prevented from returning unless a formal exclusion order is issued. The situation has drawn mixed reactions, with some politicians expressing concerns over national security risks associated with the returnees.