Mat Tinkler
Mat Tinkler is the CEO of Save the Children Australia, an organization dedicated to advocating for children's rights and welfare. He has been vocal about the need for the Australian government to repatriate citizens trapped in conflict zones, particularly focusing on the dire conditions faced by women and children in Syrian camps. Tinkler emphasizes that every child deserves a life free from violence and has called for comprehensive support for returnees to ensure their successful reintegration into Australian society.
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Save the Children chief executive Mat Tinkler stated that they were complying with Australian law regarding the repatriation of children stranded in Syria.
Labor MPs divided over Albanese’s stance on repatriation from Syria
Australia· 2026-02-23
Save the Children Australia chief executive Mat Tinkler said the women had agreed to work with security agencies when they returned to Australia.
Albanese declares he has ‘nothing but contempt’ for women seeking returnAustralia· 2026-02-19
Mat Tinkler is the head of Save the Children Australia and co-signed a letter regarding the families' repatriation.
Albanese refuses to help Australians return from SyriaAustralia· 2026-02-17
Save the Children Australia CEO Mat Tinkler advocated for the safe repatriation of Australians from Syria.
Women and children return to Australia after smuggling themselves out of SyriaAustralia· 2025-10-03
