Remaining Bali Nine members to be released and return home.

After years of imprisonment in Indonesia, the five remaining members of the infamous Bali Nine group have finally returned to their home country of Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed their arrival, thanks to a deal made with Indonesia's new president, Prabowo Subianto. The men, known as Matthew Norman, Martin Stephens, Scott Rush, Michael Czugaj, and Si Yi Chen, traveled via commercial flights and landed in Australia just today. They have been taken to a rehabilitation facility for further support.

The news of their return has brought a sense of relief and joy to many, including Prime Minister Albanese who expressed his pleasure in confirming their arrival and commended President Subianto for his compassionate act. However, the journey for the Bali Nine has been a tumultuous one. In 2015, two of the group's leaders, Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, were executed by a firing squad, causing an international uproar. Another member, Tan Duc Thanh Nguyen, sadly passed away from cancer while still in prison.

The group's arrest in 2005 was for their involvement in an attempt to smuggle 8.3 kilograms of heroin from Bali to Australia. They were sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, but after years of advocacy and support from the Australian government, they have now been granted the opportunity to return home. Renae Lawrence, the only woman in the group, was released in 2018 and has since been living in Australia.

In a joint statement, Prime Minister Albanese and Foreign Minister Penny Wong acknowledged the seriousness of the men's offenses and the fact that they have served over 19 years in an Indonesian prison. They also expressed their gratitude towards the Indonesian government for their cooperation in facilitating the men's return on humanitarian grounds. This gesture reflects the strong relationship and mutual respect between the two countries.

The Australian government has always been a strong advocate for the Bali Nine and has provided support to both the men and their families throughout their imprisonment. Now, the men have the opportunity to continue their personal rehabilitation and reintegration into society in the comfort of their home country. It is a new chapter for them, and the Australian government stands ready to assist them in any way possible.

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