The Australian community is more mature than politicians think

February 26, 2026

Dr Jamal Rifi is one of the few talking sense in the debate about the return of women and children from the Syrian camps. Politicians are running in all directions hiding from their fears of a community backlash but it seems the Australian community is more mature than politicians think it is. It is obvious that Australia will be safer if these women and children are returned. Leaving the children there to breed up as future terrorists is insane. We have already had at least two cohorts return to Australia and there is no evidence that any of them have caused any trouble since their return. After the trauma of the camps, they want to get on with life, feed and educate their children, regret their past and look forward to a rewarding future. That’s what Australia is about. Giving people a fair go .