Peter Dutton says the Labor government must fix terror laws, but there are hopes a landmark High Court ruling will better protect the rights of dependent children of suspected foreign fighters. auspol
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has urged the Labor government to bring forward the start of parliament to fix anti-terrorism laws after a High Court decision overturned powers to strip dual-nationals of Australian citizenship.
Mr Dutton said the new Albanese government should quickly get legal advice and work out a legislative response. The High Court decision will better protect the rights of dependent children of suspected foreign fighters charged under Australia's counter-terrorism laws, advocates say.Three of those children are the grandchildren of Sydney-based Kamalle Dabboussy.
Mr Dabboussy said it has been incredibly difficult to hear what his daughter and grandchildren have been facing — along with other Australians in the camps. "So I would hope there are further implications from this ruling that can be read into it. It underscores as a fact the Australian government has a responsibility to all Australians, wherever they are around the world."The High Court case was brought by Mr Alexander, 35, who travelled to Turkey in 2013 and then to Syria where he married his wife and where he was accused of being affiliated with terrorist groups, according to the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation .
Since 2021, Mr Alexander's family or legal team have been unable to locate him as he is believed to be in Syrian intelligence custody. "Both these innocent dependents – as well as any children accused or convicted of criminal activity – have the fundamental right to retain their Australian citizenship."The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has been clear. States may not deprive a child of his or her nationality on any ground, regardless of the status of his or her parents.
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