Rabiah Hutchinson

Rabiah Hutchinson (born Robyn Mary Hutchinson in August 1953) is an Australian Muslim sometimes described as the "matriarch" of radical Salafi jihadist Islam in Australia. Hutchinson, a one time Presbyterian country girl "turned marijuana-smoking beach bunny and hippy backpacker" turned Islamic extremist In Pakistan, she initially settled in the town of Pabbi, where a growing number of Afghan refugees affected by the war and foreign volunteers were pouring in. The only other Australian she knew in Pabbi was her friend Aisha, an Aboriginal convert whose husband had organised Rabiah's arrival in Pakistan, and who would bring Rabiah a jar of Vegemite when visiting.

ASIO investigation ASIO's assessment states that Ms. Hutchinson "has directly supported extremist activities" and, if allowed to travel, is "likely to engage in conduct that might prejudice the security of Australia or a foreign country".

Rabiah Hutchinson and her daughter Rahmah Wisudo were placed on a "no-fly list" due to alleged links to radical Yemeni cleric Anwar al-Aulaqi, who had ties to an offshoot of the al-Qaeda terrorist group.

Rabiah maintains she was labeled as an al-Qaeda operative because the authorities wanted "someone to blame".

Family As of December 2006, Hutchinson had been married eight times. Two of her sons were arrested in Yemen, and were alleged to be linked to Jack Roche. Her daughter is married to Khaled Cheikho.