ASIO Director-General Signals Calm Approach to Islamic State Returnees from Syria

Mike Burgess has stated he is not immediately concerned by the impending return of individuals linked to Islamic State from Syria. He confirmed that returnees will be monitored by ASIO upon arrival in Australia.

"It's up to them what they do when they get here, and if they start to exhibit signs of concerns, we and the police through the joint counterterrorism teams, will take action."

Burgess emphasized that while there is no immediate alarm, the agency's attention will be focused. He added:

"But I'm not concerned immediately by their return, but they will get our attention, as you expect."