Section 76C — Offence relating to requirement to remain at notified address

76C Offence relating to requirement to remain at notified address

(1) A person commits an offence if:

(a) the person holds a Subclass 070 (Bridging (Removal Pending)) visa; and

(b) the visa is subject to a condition requiring the person to remain, between certain times of a day, at a particular address for the person for the day; and

(c) the person fails to comply with the requirement of the condition. Penalty: 5 years imprisonment or 300 penalty units, or both.

(2) Subsection (1) does not apply if the person has a reasonable excuse. Note: A defendant bears an evidential burden in relation to the matter in this subsection (see subsection 13.3(3) of the Criminal Code).