The Victorian Liberals and Nationals believe any adult who has left Australia to align themselves with a barbaric terrorist organisation should not be welcomed back into our state.
Reports today have sparked significant community concern regarding the safety and social cohesion of Victorian suburbs.
Premier Jacinta Allan must immediately explain what measures are being taken to protect the community and what specific safeguards and supports are in place to manage any children from this cohort that may arrive in Victoria.
The Victorian Liberals and Nationals are calling on the State Government to prioritise the safety of Victoria's diverse multicultural communities over those who chose to join a terrorist cause.
Leader of the Opposition, Jess Wilson, said: "Victorians will be rightfully concerned by the prospect of ISIS brides settling in Victoria and deserve straight answers.
"The Premier must pick up the phone to the Commonwealth Government and make clear that Victorians do not want ISIS brides to be settled here."
Shadow Minister for Multicultural and Multifaith Affairs, Evan Mulholland, said: "The State and Federal Governments need to ensure the safety of our multicultural communities who suffered at the hands of ISIS.
"Victoria has proudly welcomed Assyrian, Chaldean, Yazidi, Alawite, Shia Muslim, and Druze communities. It is our first duty to protect them and make them feel safe. Victorians want nothing to do with ISIS, or anyone who would willingly join their cause.
"Our social cohesion has never been at a lower ebb and allowing ISIS brides to settle in Victoria is an unacceptable risk to our community safety."
