Australia urged to ramp up assistance to Hong Kong people amid mass pro-democracy arrests

New figures show just 3,000 Hong Kong residents have benefited from visa concessions granted by the Morrison government six months ago

The Australian government is facing fresh calls to offer increased assistance to the people of Hong Kong with just 3,000 having benefited from visa concessions granted six months ago.

The push for Australia to do more comes after Hong Kong police arrested more than 50 people, including pro-democracy politicians and campaigners, in early morning raids on Wednesday.