Official Confirms No Ban on Welfare Payments to ISIS ‘Brides’ and Children
The deputy secretary of the Department of Social Services says there has been no push to implement welfare restrictions on the returning parties.
TL;DR
- Returning Australian ISIS partners and children may qualify for welfare.
- Eligibility for welfare payments is subject to standard requirements.
- No 'benefit restriction notices' have been issued to suspend welfare access for this group.
- Neither the Department of Home Affairs nor ministers have sought advice on using benefit restriction notices for the returned individuals.