A nun deported from the Philippines after speaking out about human rights abuses is urging Australia to stand up to President Rodrigo Duturte's regime.
After arriving back in Melbourne on Sunday, Sister Patricia Fox said it was time to pressure the Filipino regime on the issue.
"We have to start being responsible for what's happening over there," the 72-year-old said.
"I'm so happy to be back but I'm sad at the same time."
Catholic Nun Patricia Fox arriving at Melbourne airport after her deportation from the Phillipines. Source: AAP
The Catholic nun had lived in the country for almost three decades but had her missionary visa cancelled for challenging policies of President Rodrigo Duterte.
She said she came to his attention after going on a fact-finding mission in the president's home province.
Sister Patricia Fox . Source: AAP
Her group found evidence of murders, land confiscations and jailing of protesters.
"It is a reign of tyranny at present ... There's been a culture of impunity for a long time but it's getting worse," she said.
Humanitarian groups have condemned Rodrigo Duterte's tough new stance. Source: ALFRED FRIAS/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO
The nun said she had been blacklisted from the country and wouldn't be able to return until Rodrigo Duterte is no longer president.
