Women and children from alleged IS-linked families about to return to Australia from Syria, Tony Burke says

Home affairs minister says government continues to refuse to assist the group of 13, who are expected leave Syria soon

The Albanese government has confirmed that four Australian women and nine of their children who were linked to suspected Islamic State fighters in Syria are set to travel home.

The group of 13 were expected to fly into Australia very soon, the home affairs minister, Tony Burke, said on Wednesday.