Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui has been granted asylum in Australia, the former lawmaker said on Saturday, more than four years after he left Hong Kong, where he faces criminal charges over the 2019 pro-democracy protests.

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Ted Hui Chi-fung has pleaded with the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Hong Kong officials responsible for human rights abuses, including the 10-year jail sentence imposed on Australian Gordon Ng.

Former pro-democracy Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui who is wanted by the Chinese city has been granted asylum in Australia, he said in a social media post, calling on Canberra to do more for those who remain jailed.