Natarsha Belling

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Hi, Natasha Belling with you and welcome to the afternoon edition of The Briefing.

Coming up in our deep dive, what is Hantavirus?

After the deaths of three people on a cruise off the North African coast, we explain what the virus is, ask how it's transmitted and should we be concerned?

But first, let's check the afternoon headlines this Wednesday, the 6th of May.

Police are investigating a man who was wearing a T-shirt with a Nazi swastika outside the Royal Commission into anti-Semitism and social cohesion.

The man claimed he was unaware he was next to the Royal Commission and said he had business in town.

He was moved on by police and since 2022, it's been illegal in New South Wales to knowingly display a Nazi symbol.

It comes as people from the Jewish community continue to give evidence at the Royal Commission, including teenagers recalling their experiences of anti-Semitism in school and on excursions.

Three child protection officers have lost their jobs over their handling of the case of five-year-old Kumanjai little baby who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs last week.

The Northern Territory Minister for Children, Robin Cahill, has flagged a full-scale investigation after allegations there had been six recent reports about the little girl's living conditions.

News.com is reporting the minister had reached out to the department after Kumunjai Little Baby's death, asking if there were any concerns.

She says, quote, they told her there was nothing to see here.

Upon further investigation, the minister claims she then learned, quote, there was a lot to see.

13 so-called ISIS brides and children will return to Australia tomorrow night after the group booked flights from Syria.

There are reports there are four women and nine children in the group.

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke says there are legal limits on what the government can do to prevent citizens from returning to their home, but had these strong words.

In the same news conference, the AFP Commissioner Chrissie Barrett also confirmed that some of the people landing in Australia would face legal consequences immediately.

Meantime, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made another pre-budget announcement, this time dedicating $10 billion towards establishing a permanent and government-owned stockpile of fuel.

That stockpile would hold 1 billion litres of fuel.