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Section 76C — Migration Act 1958: Offence relating to requirement to remain at notified address

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(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).

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