cancellation or rufusal of Australian passports to Iraq & Syria in relation to allowing them to leave as they are a threat to compromising National security
Dear Australian Security Intelligence Organisation,
From the time of November 6th 2015 till February 19th 2016 what are the measures implemented to identify jihadists hoping to fight in the middle-east.why are these individuals passports being canceled before departure,wouldn't it be in the best interests of our national security to let these people go fight then cancel passport upon return denying them entry to Australia.
Yours faithfully, James Mott
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From: James Mott [mailto:[FOI #1560 email]]
Sent: Friday, 19 February 2016 12:42 PM
To: ASIO.BLU
Subject: Freedom of Information request - cancellation or rufusal of Australian passports to Iraq & Syria in relation to allowing them to leave as they are a threat to compromising National security
Dear Australian Security Intelligence Organisation,
From the time of November 6th 2015 till February 19th 2016 what are the measures implemented to identify jihadists hoping to fight in the middle-east.why are these individuals passports being canceled before departure,wouldn't it be in the best interests of our national security to let these people go fight then cancel passport upon return denying them entry to Australia.
Yours faithfully, James Mott
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