Section 76DAA — Offence relating to requirement not to perform certain work etc.

76DAA Offence relating to requirement not to perform certain work etc.

(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 that the person not perform any work, or participate in any regular organised activity, involving more than incidental contact with another person who is a minor or other vulnerable person; 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).

(3) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), it does not matter whether the work or activity is for reward or otherwise.