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Five Iran women footballers granted asylum in Australia: Home Affairs Minister

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09-03-2026 | 16:22

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Five Iran women footballers granted asylum in Australia: Home Affairs Minister

Australia has granted asylum to five players in Iran's visiting women's football team over fears they faced persecution if they returned home, Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said on Tuesday.

"They are welcome to stay in Australia, and they are safe here, and should feel at home here," Burke told reporters.

Players refused to sing Iran's national anthem during a tournament match in Australia last week, widely seen as an act of defiance against the Islamic republic.

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