Jul 30, 2026 – 3.56pmHome Affairs Minister Tony Burke says One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s bid to stop the return of Australian citizens who joined Islamic State would set a dangerous precedent for the 750 convicted criminals that he deports every year.Burke also defended the current laws available to deal with ISIS fighters, saying the Coalition-era legislation already operated at the fringe of what was legal under the Constitution.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Hanson’s ISIS ban puts deportation of 750 criminals at risk: Burke
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke lashed One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s proposal to stop the return of ISIS fighters, saying it would not last 30 seconds in court.














