# Offence relating to requirement not to perform certain work etc.

> act-s76DAA — as in force on 2026-06-04 — C2026C00232 · Compilation No. 171 — https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2026C00232/latest/text

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.