Squiz Today Debate over Australia's ISIS brides, and our welcome wins at the Olympics
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Feb 17, 2026 A debate over the repatriation and legal status of women and children linked to ISIS. Discussion of possible temporary exclusion orders and security vs humanitarian dilemmas. Coverage of Geneva diplomacy on Iran and parallel Ukraine talks. A run-through of a new Liberal frontbench and brief tributes to Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson. Celebration of Australia’s Winter Olympics strengths like moguls coaching and funding.
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Complexity Of Repatriating ISIS Families
- Australia's handling of so-called ISIS brides mixes legal, security and humanitarian dilemmas that make simple solutions impossible.
- Successive governments have struggled to balance national security with obligations to Australian citizens, especially children.
Use Temporary Exclusion Orders Carefully
- Consider temporary exclusion orders as a short-term policy tool to manage returnees while security assessments proceed.
- Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is taking advice from security agencies before deciding on their use.
High-Stakes Diplomacy In Geneva
- Indirect Geneva talks between the US and Iran focus on Iran's nuclear limits while sanctions relief is on Iran's side.
- The diplomatic push occurs amid regional military build-ups, keeping tensions high.
