US anti-abortion activist departs Australia after losing a legal bid

Controversial anti-abortion campaigner Troy Newman has departed Australia, after losing a legal bid to stop his deportation back to the United States.

US anti-abortion crusader Troy Newman has lost his bid to stop his deportation from Australia. (AAP) Source: AP

Controversial anti-abortion activist Troy Newman has left Australia after losing a last-minute legal challenge against his deportation.

The US citizen had been detained at Melbourne airport after flying to Australia despite having his visa revoked, over concerns his Australian speaking tour could incite community harm.

A spokeswoman for Immigration Minister Peter Dutton confirmed to AAP on Saturday that Mr Newman had departed Australia.