An Australian citizen previously associated with ISIS has been granted a permit to return to Australia, despite a previous exclusion order. The woman, who had been living in a Syrian refugee camp, was subject to a temporary exclusion order preventing her re-entry. Details surrounding the reversal of this order remain limited, but it indicates a shift in the government’s approach to citizens who joined foreign fighters. The decision is likely to spark debate regarding national security concerns and the rights of citizens. It is understood the permit allows for her return under specific conditions, which have not been publicly disclosed. Legal challenges to the initial exclusion order may have contributed to the government’s decision. The woman’s identity has not been officially released by authorities.