Former Australian Federal Police detective superintendent David Craig has warned Australia is taking “enormous risks” by allowing a group of so-called ISIS brides and their children to quietly return from the Middle East, claiming the government has almost no way of properly assessing or monitoring them.

The six women - all Australian citizens who travelled to Syria during the height of Islamic State’s reign - and their offspring reportedly escaped from Syrian detention camps to Lebanon before being issued Australian passports.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has insisted Canberra played no role in their return, claiming the women had the “right” to re-enter the country.

Speaking to Sky News host Peta Credlin, Mr Craig said it was almost impossible for national security agencies to make

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