A Melbourne ‘ISIS bride’ charged with terrorism offences after returning from Syria last year has faced court for the first time.

Lawyer for Rayann El Houli, 34, tells court she wants ‘nothing to do with’ violent jihad and poses no risk to community

Rayann El Houli insists she has since renounced violent extremism, but hasn’t completed an anti-terror program because it was “a bit much” for her.

A Melbourne ‘ISIS bride’ charged with terrorism offences after returning from Syria last year has faced court for the first time.