🚨 JAMES PATERSON SHAMES HOME AFFAIRS LIVE IN SENATE – They ADMIT Granting Citizenship to CHILDREN OF ISIS Fighters!💥
Canberra, Australia – January 26, 2026 – In a gut-wrenching Senate grilling that left jaws on the floor and the nation in shock, Liberal Senator James Paterson cornered Home Affairs officials until they cracked under pressure, admitting to quietly approving citizenship by descent for the children of ISIS-linked parents repatriated from Syria – a revelation that has ignited ferocious backlash and exposed Labor’s dangerous soft-touch approach to national security.
The exchange, broadcast live and now going viral across Australia, saw Paterson relentlessly hammer the officials on the shocking decision to grant Australian passports to four children and two women with direct ties to ISIS fighters. “How on earth do we verify identities from war zones riddled with jihadists?” Paterson demanded, his voice rising with controlled fury. “Why is Labor rolling out the red carpet for the offspring of monsters who beheaded innocents, enslaved women, and spread terror – all while everyday Aussies worry about their own safety?”
The officials, visibly uncomfortable and shifting in their seats, had no choice but to confess: yes, citizenship has been approved under the “by descent” provisions for these repatriated individuals, despite their parents’ documented involvement with one of the world’s most brutal terrorist organizations. The admission came after Paterson pressed on the lack of rigorous identity checks, the potential for forged documents in chaotic Syrian camps, and the glaring security black hole that could allow radicalised individuals or their families to slip into Australia undetected.
This isn’t just a bureaucratic slip-up – it’s a profound betrayal that’s cheapening Australian citizenship and putting national security at risk. Critics are screaming that Labor’s “compassionate” repatriation policy is a ticking time bomb, handing passports to people whose families fought for a caliphate that murdered thousands, while ignoring the screams of patriots demanding tough borders and zero tolerance for terror links.
Paterson didn’t let them wriggle away for a second. He exposed the shadowy details: these approvals bypassed standard security vetting because of “humanitarian considerations,” allowing children born to Australian ISIS brides or fighters to claim citizenship even if raised in extremist environments. “This is madness,” Paterson thundered. “We’re importing the seeds of division and danger while telling Aussies ‘trust us.’ Labor’s soft-touch system is a direct threat to our way of life.”
The chamber erupted. Coalition senators roared in support, with shouts of “Shame!” echoing through the hall. Labor MPs sat stone-faced, some whispering frantically as the weight of the admission sunk in. Home Affairs officials tried to deflect with jargon about “case-by-case assessments” and “balancing risks with human rights,” but Paterson sliced through it: “Balancing risks? You’re balancing Australian lives against the rights of ISIS families. That’s not balance – that’s betrayal!”
The backlash has been immediate and ferocious. Within minutes of the footage hitting social media, #PatersonExposes and #ISISCitizenship exploded nationwide. Aussies vented raw anger: “Labor giving passports to ISIS kids? While we can’t afford groceries? Criminal!” “Bondi happened, and now this? Albanese’s weak on terror – resign!” Protests swelled outside Parliament House in Canberra, with crowds chanting “No ISIS passports!” and waving signs demanding a full inquiry.
The Jewish community and security experts have joined the chorus of condemnation. Australian Jewish Association CEO Robert Gregory blasted: “This is beyond reckless. ISIS targeted Jews, Christians, Yazidis – and now their offspring get Aussie citizenship? Labor’s prioritizing extremists over safety. Unforgivable.” Former ASIO director Duncan Lewis warned: “These decisions create long-term risks. Identity verification in conflict zones is notoriously unreliable – this could open doors to radicalisation within our borders.”
Opposition Leader Susan Ley pounced like a shark: “James Paterson has exposed Labor’s national security nightmare. Granting citizenship to ISIS-linked families? This government is asleep at the wheel while threats multiply. Albanese must explain – or step down.” Pauline Hanson was even more brutal: “Labor’s handing passports to the kids of beheaders and rapists. Soft on terror, tough on Aussies. This betrayal will cost them everything at the ballot box.”
Even within Labor, the unease is palpable. Regional MPs in marginal seats are reportedly furious, fearing electoral annihilation if voters see the government as failing to protect against extremism. Anonymous sources say Albanese’s office is in “total panic,” scrambling for damage control before the backlash buries them.
Albanese’s office issued a defensive statement: “All citizenship decisions are made in accordance with law and national security advice. We prioritize the safety of Australians while upholding humanitarian obligations.” But the public isn’t buying it. With anti-Semitism at record highs, cost-of-living pressures crushing families, and Bondi still raw in the national psyche, voters see straight through the spin.
James Paterson’s grilling has become a rallying cry for patriots demanding real security. The divide is crystal clear: a government accused of soft-touch betrayal versus Australians who want their country protected.
Australia is watching. The anger is boiling. And the next election just got a lot closer for Labor.
The silent majority has had enough. The fight for security – not excuses – is on
