News live: Burke says ‘we know the state of mind’ of Australian women and children in Syria; authorities seize 28kg of cocaine hidden in luxury bus

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Natasha MayFebruary 21, 2026 at 11:45 PM

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Australian Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil stated the government is progressing towards banning Hizb ut-Tahrir, an organization ASIO has deemed meets the threshold for being banned under new hate group laws. The process involves departmental briefs, ministerial approval, advising the Leader of the Opposition, and the Attorney-General's sign-off. O'Neil also addressed the situation of Australian women and children in Syrian camps, asserting the previous Coalition government failed to prevent their travel by not stopping their passports. She emphasized they went against Australian government wishes and are currently held by Kurdish authorities. The article also mentions authorities seized 28kg of cocaine hidden in a luxury bus.

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Leader of the Opposition 40% Attorney-General 40% Kurdish 50% Neo-Nazi ×260% Coalition ×260% Syria 60% ASIO ×270% Australia ×270% Hizb ut-Tahrir ×370% Burke ×280%

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australian women and children 80% hizb ut-tahrir 80% asio 70% syria 70% hate groups 70% banning 60% passport rights 60% neo-nazi 60% coalition 50%

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