The Daily Aus Headlines: Coalition proposes new law to ban ISIS brides
Feb 23, 2026
A federal proposal to make aiding people with ISIS ties a criminal offence and the penalties being considered. An expanded police search in thick bushland for an abducted grandfather. Greenland declining an offered hospital ship and the diplomatic fallout. Tortoises reintroduced to Floreana as part of a big rewilding effort.
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Coalition Proposes Criminalising Help For ISIS Returnees
- The Coalition wants to criminalise helping people with ISIS links return to Australia, proposing up to 10 years jail for assistance.
- The plan targets those who travelled to declared terror hotspots or committed terrorism offences and has drawn criticism from PM Anthony Albanese and aid groups.
Search Expands For Abducted Grandfather Chris Bagzarian
- NSW Police expanded the search for abducted 85-year-old Chris Bagzarian into thick bushland near a national park on Sydney's far northwest fringe.
- Investigators think he was taken by mistake and a vehicle linked to the case was seen over 40 hours after his disappearance.
Greenland Rejects US Hospital Ship Offer
- Greenland's PM rejected Donald Trump's offer to send a US hospital ship, saying citizens already get free care via a public health system.
- PM Jens Frederik-Nielsen urged the US to engage in dialogue rather than social media outbursts.