The Australian government has authorized the return of the last Australian woman believed to have ties to the Islamic State group, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced Thursday. The woman was among dozens of women and children held in Syrian detention camps following the fall of the IS caliphate. Many of these women travelled to the region to join husbands who were fighting with the terrorist organization, earning them the label “IS brides” in Australia. Their repatriation has been a complex and controversial issue for the Australian government, balancing national security concerns with humanitarian obligations. Details regarding the woman’s identity and specific circumstances surrounding her return have not been released. This repatriation marks the end of a long-running effort to bring home Australians stranded in the region due to alleged IS affiliations. The government continues to assess the cases of any remaining individuals with potential links to the group.