A group of 19 Australian women and children, previously detained in Syria following the defeat of the Islamic State, is set to return to Melbourne and Sydney on Tuesday. This group includes 12 children and 7 women, most of whom left Australia over a decade ago or were born in Syria and Iraq. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke highlighted that security agencies have been preparing for their return since 2014 and are ready to manage and monitor them. The mothers in the group, including Aminah Zahab, have connections to IS, raising concerns about their reintegration into Australian society. Save the Children Australia has called for comprehensive support for the children, emphasizing their rights as citizens. The political discourse surrounding this return has been contentious, with calls for the government to ensure the safety and wellbeing of these individuals, especially the children, who make up two-thirds of the group. Previous repatriations have seen varying legal outcomes, with some individuals facing charges upon return.