London: Ted Hui is one of South Australia’s newest lawyers. He may also be one of Australia’s most-convicted legal practitioners.

The Hongkonger fled to Australia via London in 2021, on the run from Beijing’s oppressive crackdown on dissent in the former British territory.

China imposed a draconian national security law on the city in June 2020 amid widespread anti-government protests. Among its targets were journalists, lawyers, democracy activists and members of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council.

Former Hong Kong legislator Ted Hui was admitted as a barrister and solicitor at South Australia’s Supreme Court. Credit: Ted Hui Chi Fung/Facebook

Sentenced in exile for contempt of court and misconduct, Hui, a former legislator, would be thrown in jail should he return home while Beijing rules. Hong Kong police have set bounties for information leading to his arrest, as well for the arrest of his fellow democracy campaigners – including Nathan Law, who sought political asylum in the UK.