# Offence relating to requirement to remain at notified address

> act-s76C — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

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).