Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers in Perth have charged a 34-year-old Sudan-born permanent resident for repeatedly failing to keep the battery of his court-ordered electronic ankle monitor charged—an offence under section 76D(3) of the Migration Act 1958. According to the AFP’s 7 November media release, the man ignored multiple low-battery alerts between 1 September and 13 October 2025, leaving authorities unable to confirm his whereabouts for extended periods.
The defendant was served with a summons on 5 November and appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court on 7 November. Prosecutors told the court that electronic monitoring is a key risk-management tool for non-citizens released from detention who are awaiting deportation or the outcome of appeals. Breaching a monitoring condition carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment or a A$99,000 fine.
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The case highlights the Albanese Government’s renewed focus on visa-holder compliance following a High Court ruling that limited indefinite detention options. Home Affairs has beefed up community-protection tests and signalled that persistent non-compliance—especially in cases involving serious criminal convictions—can trigger visa cancellation and removal.
For multinational mobility managers, the enforcement action is a reminder that sponsored employees who commit criminal or civil breaches risk both deportation and reputational damage for their employers. Companies should review onboarding protocols to ensure foreign workers understand Australia’s stringent post-release monitoring rules.
The defendant was served with a summons on 5 November and appeared in the Perth Magistrates Court on 7 November. Prosecutors told the court that electronic monitoring is a key risk-management tool for non-citizens released from detention who are awaiting deportation or the outcome of appeals. Breaching a monitoring condition carries a maximum penalty of five years’ imprisonment or a A$99,000 fine.
The case highlights the Albanese Government’s renewed focus on visa-holder compliance following a High Court ruling that limited indefinite detention options. Home Affairs has beefed up community-protection tests and signalled that persistent non-compliance—especially in cases involving serious criminal convictions—can trigger visa cancellation and removal.
For multinational mobility managers, the enforcement action is a reminder that sponsored employees who commit criminal or civil breaches risk both deportation and reputational damage for their employers. Companies should review onboarding protocols to ensure foreign workers understand Australia’s stringent post-release monitoring rules.
